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1 DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL Changing the Mindset Around Concussion Injury in Sports

2 WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? To increase concussion awareness To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion

3 WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? To increase concussion awareness To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion New legislation – HB200

4 WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? To increase concussion awareness To aid in prevention of long term consequences of concussion New legislation – HB200 To provide better care for student athletes

5 HB200 – CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from participation or competition at that time. A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for possible concussion or head injury cannot return to that contest unless cleared by physician licensed to practice medicine or a certified athletic trainer. If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete cannot return to play or practice until they have provided the school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice medicine or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with physician licensed to practice medicine.

6 WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A complex injury to the brain caused by a traumatic force resulting in many different symptoms or signs Can happen in any sport Different in each athlete No LOC necessary

7 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SportConcussion (% >21 days) Boy’s football5.9% Boy’s soccer11.8% Girl’s soccer7.7% Girl’s volleyball8.9% Boy’s basketball1.2% Girl’s basketball6.6% Boy’s wrestling3.3% Boy’s baseball1.4% Girl’s softball1.2%

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9 CONCUSSION MYTHS

10 “YOU HAVE TO BE HIT IN THE HEAD TO HAVE A CONCUSSION”  False  A concussion can result from a large blow to the head, neck, or body

11 “CONCUSSIONS ARE NOT A BIG DEAL”  False  Playing while still concussed puts you at great risk

12 RECENT STUDIES ARE LINKING LONG TERM RECURRENT CONCUSSIONS WITH CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (CTE) Healthy brain, age 65: Former NFL player: Former boxer

13 “KIDS BOUNCE BACK QUICKER FROM CONCUSSION” False  Pediatric brains take longer to recover  Risk of “second impact syndrome”

14 “YOU SHOULD GET A CT OR MRI FOR A CONCUSSION”  False  A concussion is a brain injury that results in no changes being seen on a CT or MRI of your brain.  The studies may be helpful in ruling out other possible injuries when warranted.

15 CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS Headache Feeling in a fog, sluggish, or groggy Increased emotions or irritable Amnesia Confusion Nausea &/or vomiting Loss of consciousness

16 CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS Balance Problems Dizziness Blurred or double vision Sensitivity to light or noise Concentration or memory problems Slowed reaction time Change in sleep pattern

17 CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY -Linked to recurrent concussions and may cause -Depression -Increased suicidal or homicidal tendencies -Decreased income level -Decreased intelligence NFL study 2007

18 WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A CONCUSSION? Stop exercise, practice, or game Immediately contact your athletic trainer or team physician If your athletic trainer or physician is not available, inform one of your coaches

19 HOW CAN I SPEED UP MY RECOVERY? Don’t try to hide a concussion Be honest about symptoms Brain rest

20 WHAT IF I DON’T TELL SOMEONE? It is your brain you are risking The sooner the someone is aware, the sooner you will be treated. The sooner you are treated, the faster you will recover


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