1. Concussions…..

2. What is a
concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury that:
• Is caused by a hit to the head or body
- from contact with another player, hitting a
hard surface such as the ground, ice or floor, or
being hit by a piece of equipment such as a bat,
or ball.
• Can change the way your brain usually works.
• Can range from mild to severe
• Presents itself differently for each athlete
• Can happen even if you do not lose
consciousness.
• Can occur during practice or competition in
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3. What are the Concussion symptoms
symptoms of included:
a concussion? • Confusion
You can’t see a
• Headache
concussion, but you • Loss of consciousness
might notice some of • Balance problems
the symptoms right • Dizziness
away. Other
symptoms can show
• Double or fuzzy vision
up hours or days after • Sensitivity to light or noise
the injury. • Nausea
• Feeling foggy
• Slowed reaction time
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4. What should I do if I think I
have a concussion?
• See a doctor if you have any of the previous
symptoms.
• A person who might have a concussion needs
to immediately stop any kind of activity or
sport.
• Avoid sleeping for a few hours after the
trauma has occurred
• Get to a doctor.

5. ImPACT test
• The ImPACT test is designed to measure how well
your memory is working, how fast you respond
(reaction time) and any symptoms you might have
before an injury
• Athletes will take the ImPACT before their season
begins to establish "baseline" scores against which
post-injury scores will be compared.
• If the athlete suffers a concussion, he or she retakes
the test. If there is a large decrease in the post-
concussion score, the athlete is benched until the
score increases.
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6. How is a concussion
diagnosed?
• Doctors will ask you questions about the
injury.
- test your ability to pay attention and your
memory
- how quickly you can solve problems
- check your strength, balance, coordination,
reflexes, and sensation.

7. What are things I can do ,or
my doctor that would help
me get back on the court?
• Rest
• Massages
• Prescription medicine
• Shots
• Treadmill test
• MRI
• CT scan

8. How can I prevent a
concussion?
• Do not initiate contact with your head
or helmet.
• Avoid striking an opponent in the head
• Follow the rules of the sport
• Practice good sportsmanship at all times
• Practice and perfect the skills of the
sport