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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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- 10 percent of all concussions involve loss of consciousness
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| A human brain is not fully developed until the person is 25 years old. |
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| 66 percent of teenagers who suffered a concussion did not feel it was serious enough to report the injury to an adult. |
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| Symptoms of a concussion can occur immediately or up to 48 hours after the incident. |
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| Football is the No. 1 sport where concussions have been seen. |
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| All concussions are SERIOUS. Higher risk sports may possibly experience one or more concussions each year. Being informed can help you take the right steps/precautions when you or someone you know suffers a concussion. Being informed can help you or someone you know return to play sooner rather than later! |
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| http://www.stopconcussions.com/concussion-facts/ |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to either the head, neck, or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| A concussion changes how the brain normally functions, but may not necessary cause structural damage that can be seen with standard imaging techniques like CT scans or MRIs. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| Concussions can have serious and long-term health effects, and even a seemingly mild ‘ding’ or bump on the head can be serious. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| An estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| During 2001-2005, children and youth ages 5-18 years accounted for 2.4 million sports-related emergency department (ED) visits annually, of which 6% (135,000) involved a concussion |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| In organized high school sports, concussions occur more often in high impact sports, with football accounting for more than 60% of concussions. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| For males, football is the high school sport that causes the highest number of concussions. For females, soccer is the largest contributor. |
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| ttp://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| According to CDC estimates, 1.6-3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur each year in the U.S |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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- Approximately 10% of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions yearly.
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| Brain injuries cause more deaths than any other sports injury. In football, brain injuries account for 65% to 95% of all fatalities. Football injuries associated with the brain occur at the rate of one in every 5.5 games. In any given season, 10% of all college players and 20% of all high school players sustain brain injuries. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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87% of professional boxers have sustained a brain injury. |
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| ttp://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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| 5% of soccer players sustain brain injuries as a result of their sport. |
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| http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html |
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- The head is involved in more baseball injuries than any other body part. Almost half of the injuries involve a child’s head, face, mouth or eyes.
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| http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Facts_about_Concussion_TBI-a.pdf |
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| After a concussion, some people lose consciousness (“knocked out”)for a short time. However, most concussions do not result in a lossof consciousness. Not being able to remember events (amnesia)prior to, or following the injury, for a period of time is another signof concussion. Yet, some people simply feel dazed or confused. |
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| http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Facts_about_Concussion_TBI-a.pdf |
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help People with a concussion need to be seen by a doctor. Whilemost are seen in an emergency department or a doctor’soffice, some people must stay in the hospital overnight.
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| http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Facts_about_Concussion_TBI-a.pdf |
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Headache that gets worse and does not go away
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| http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Facts_about_Concussion_TBI-a.pdf |
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Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination |
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| http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Facts_about_Concussion_TBI-a.pdf |
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Most people with a concussion have one or more of thesymptoms listed below and recover fully within days, weeks or a few months. But for some people, symptoms ofconcussion can last even longer. Generally, if you feel that"something is not quite right," or if you are feeling "foggy,"you should talk with your doctor. |
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| http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0816/is_4_19/ai_75277412/ |
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| In its simplest terms, a concussion is a bruised brain. The bruise occurs when a moving head suddenly stops moving. The brain is cushioned inside the brain by the cerebrospinal fluid. When the head stops moving, the brain continues to move and hits the inside of the skull. If the impact is hard enough, the brain is bruised and a concussion occurs |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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Ignoring your symptoms and trying to “tough it out” often makes symptoms worse. Tell your coach, parent and athletic trainer
if you think you or one of your teammates may have a concussion. Don’t let anyone pressure you into continuing to practice or play with a concussion. |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| Only a health care professional can tell if you have a concussion and when it’s OK to return to play. Sports have injury timeouts and player substitutions so that you can get checked out and the team can perform at its best. The sooner you get checked out, the sooner you may be able to safely return to play |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| A concussion can affect your ability to do schoolwork and other activities. Most athletes with a concussion get better and return to sports, but it is important to rest and give your brain time to heal. A repeat concussion that occurs while your brain is still healing can cause long-term problems that may change your life forever |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| You can get a concussion even if you are not ‘knocked out.’ |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| A player who looks like he or she may have sustained a concussion should not return to play, no matter what he or she says, until being thoroughly checked out by a physician. |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| Because younger players tend to have slower reaction times they may be less prepared to see a hit coming and be prepared to brace for it. |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| Just because girls don’t check doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk for a concussion. An NCAA study showed that women’s ice hockey players had the highest rate of reported concussions among all collegiate sports |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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While advancements in head protection and mouth guards have greatly improved, and companies continue
to spend millions on research and development, there is no current scientific proof that a helmet and mouth guard
can prevent a concussion. |
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| http://shorelinesharkshockey.com/Page.asp?n=49891&org=shorelinesharkshockey.com |
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| The child’s developing brain may actually be less able to tolerate injury than the adult brain. |
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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1. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
When a concussion occurs, the brain shakes violently against the skull. This can alter the way your brain normally works. Immediate symptoms may include blurred vision, nausea or vomiting, and fatigue.
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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. Concussions are prevalent in every sport.
The highest rate of reported concussions in the NCAA is not in football, but in women’s ice hockey, at .90 per 1,000 athletes. On the other hand, the reported concussion rate was .04 for football players.
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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The number one cause of concussions in general is wheel sports, such as cycling.
Football, playgrounds, running and falling, and soccer, in that order, represent the next most common causes |
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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The “How many fingers am I holding up?” test is no longer valid.
Just because an athlete can correctly answer this question does not mean he or she is okay to return to play. An exam should last at least seven to eight minutes, Ellenbogen says. Ask the subject to repeat a set of words or digits backwards. Every player should be administered a preseason baseline evaluation, which should also be consulted during the examination. Click here for the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 2.
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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When in doubt, sit them out.
Even if an athlete seems fine and is not exhibiting any signs or symptoms of a concussion after a collision, it’s best to keep him or her off the field or court, anyway. Do not assume the role of a health-care professional when you’re evaluating the athlete. Coaches and parents should take note of the athlete’s immediate behavior and symptoms to help the health-care professional during the examination.
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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Severely concussed athletes may have lingering symptoms for 21 days or more.
A study found that boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball had the highest rates of severe concussions, at 11.8 and 8.9 percent, respectively |
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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. Concussions can have a poor effect on a student’s academic performance.
Ellenbogen recalled a young female patient who came to him after suffering three concussions in one year. The once straight-A student was now receiving D’s on her tests and papers. Why? According to the CDC, potentially severe effects of TBIs include problems with attention and memory, as well as depression, anxiety, and personality changes.
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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Some form of the Lystedt Law has been passed in 33 states.
The Lystedt Law requires any youth showing signs of concussion to be examined and cleared by a licensed health-care provider before being allowed to return to play. The law was named after Zackery Lystedt, who at age 13 was severely injured after sustaining a concussion during a football game and returning to the field after being sidelined for just three plays. Ellenbogen helped develop the law in Washington, which was the first state to pass such a law. |
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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Males are more likely to suffer concussions than females.
However, concussed females are more likely to report their injuries and take longer to recover. More research needs to be done on the gender differences in concussions, Ellenbogen says, including whether one’s head size, neck strength, or hormones have any influence on concussions. |
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| http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/21569.html |
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A database of reported concussions in youth and professional sports is in the works.
With a database, professionals will be able to do more research on the effects of the injuries, particularly on the increased risk of developing dementia, Parkinson’s, and other brain disorders later in life. |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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- An athlete does not need to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion.
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| Athletes under reporting concussion symptoms can happen at ALL levels of sports participation |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| An athlete who sustains a concussion is more likely to suffer a second concussion and the risk increases with each successive concussion. |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| Athletes with prior concussions require longer recovery times |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| Female athletes appear to be at increased risk for protracted recovery |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| A 2007 study by Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, reported found that concussions accounted for 8.9% of all injuries to high school athletes in boy’s football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and baseball and girl’s soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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- According to the American College of Sports Medicine:
- Less than 50% of all high schools nationally have certified athletic trainers.
- 63% of all concussions occur in football.
- Nearly 50% of high school football players have had a concussion, and 35% have had more than one.
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| Post-concussion syndrome can involve decreased processing speed, short term memory impairment, concentration deficit, depression/irritability, fatigue/sleep disturbance, and academic difficulties |
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| http://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbowchildren/ourservices/sportsconcussion/tabid/7512/sportsconcussionfacts.aspx |
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| Post-traumatic amnesia – the confusion that sometimes occurs immediately following a traumatic brain injury in which the injured person is disoriented and unable to remember events that occur after the injury – is a significant indicator of concussion severity |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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According to the American College of Sports Research, there are over 2 million concussions per year, with 85% of them never diagnosed.
50% of football players may experience one concussion each year. |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| A concussion is a brain injury, that frequently involves physical as well as cognitive symptoms. It is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head. |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| An athlete does not need to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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Athletes under reporting concussion symptoms is a common practice at ALL levels of sports participation.
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Effects of concussion are cumulative in athletes who RETURN TO PLAY prior to complete recovery. |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Premature RETURN TO PLAY (RTP) following a concussion can lead to potentially serious consequences resulting from (SIS) Second Impact Syndrome which may cause permanent brain damage or even death. |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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Recovery may take days or weeks, with individuals often experiencing dizziness, headaches, double vision, memory problems, irritability and depression.
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Girls have a higher incidence of concussions than boys |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Since a concussion is a metabolic rather than a structural injury, traditional procedures such as CT, MRI, and EEG, although helpful in identifying more serious concerns, are not useful in identifying the effects of a concussion |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Proper management of the injury is the first step in avoiding long-term complications |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Less than 50% of all high schools nationally have certified athletic trainers. |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| 63% of all concussions occur in football |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| Nearly 50% of high school football players have had a concussion, and 35% have had more than one |
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| http://www.azsportsconcussion.com/faqs.php |
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| About 10% of all student athletes in contact sports suffer a concussion during their season |
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| http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/concussions.html |
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| The brain is made of soft tissue and is cushioned by spinal fluid. It is encased in the hard, protective skull. When a person gets a head injury, the brain can move around inside the skull and even bang against it. This can lead to bruising of the brain, tearing of blood vessels, and injury to the nerves. When this happens, a person can get a concussion — a temporary loss of normal brain function. |
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| http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/concussions.html |
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| Concussions and other brain injuries are fairly common. About every 21 seconds, someone in the United States has a serious brain injury. One of the most common reasons people get concussions is through a sports injury. High-contact sports such as football, boxing, and hockey pose a higher risk of head injury, even with the use of protective headgear. |
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| http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/concussions.html |
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People can also get concussions from falls, car accidents, bike and blading mishaps, and physical violence, such as fighting. Guys are more likely to get concussions than girls. However, in certain sports, like soccer, girls have a higher potential for concussion |
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| http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/concussions.html |
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| Most people with concussions recover just fine with appropriate treatment. But it's important to take proper steps if you suspect a concussion because it can be serious. |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin concutere which means "to shake violently." |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| According to the CDC, as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the U.S. Other causes include car and bicycle accidents, work-related injuries, falls, and fighting |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| How can you tell if you have had a concussion? Is it always serious? And what should you do if you have a concussion? Here are answers to some important questions about concussions. |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| As seen in countless Saturday morning cartoons, a concussion is most often caused by a sudden direct blow or bump to the head. |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you sustain a concussion, the impact can jolt your brain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to slosh around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, damage to the blood vessels, and injury to the nerves. |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| The result? Your brain doesn't function normally. If you've suffered a concussion, your vision may be disturbed, you may lose your equilibrium, or you may fall unconscious. In short, your brain is confused. That's why Bugs Bunny often saw stars |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| Because their heads are disproportionately large compared to the rest of their body, concussions often occur in young children. As kids enter adolescence, they experience rapid height and weight gain. Both are factors that make them more prone to accidents than adults. |
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| http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-causes-treatments |
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| If a child has a concussion, an adult should monitor him or her for the first 24 hours. It's important to watch for behavioral changes. Young children, especially, may not be able to fully communicate what they are feeling, so it is critical to watch them closely. Do not give medications, including aspirin, which may cause bleeding, to a child without consulting a doctor |
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