Concussions 101: What Every Athlete Needs to Know

Ryan Fetzer Position: Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Office: Student Services Building 206 Phone: (415) Cameron Morgan & Stacy Huynh Position: Sport Clubs Student Managers Office: Student Services Building 206 Cameron Mobile: (909) Stacy Mobile: (916) Contact Information

What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.concussion

 Attaining a concussion DOES NOT predispose you to a second concussion  There DOES NOT have to be a loss of consciousness to sustain a concussion  CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year  5-10% of athletes will experience a concussion in any given sport season  Headache (85%) and Dizziness (70-80%) are most commonly reported symptoms immediately following concussions for injured athletes Concussion Statistics & Information

 Headache  Confusion  Slowed Reaction Time  Sleep Problems  Balance Problems or Dizziness  Bothered by light or noise  Feeling hazy, groggy, or foggy Symptoms of a Concussion

 Appears dazed or stunned  Is confused about assignment or position  Forgets an instruction  Moves clumsily  Answers questions slowly  Loses consciousness (even briefly)  Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes  Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall  Can’t recall events after hit or fall Signs of a Concussion

These concussion symptoms are all reasons to be taken to a hospital:  Throwing up/Vomiting  One sided weakness/numbness  Sleepiness  Loss of consciousness for more than 1 minute Serious Concussions

What should I do if I think I sustain a concussion during practice or a game?  Remove yourself from play and wait to be evaluated by a trained and license healthcare professional.  DO NOT try to play through any symptoms of a concussion, this will only increase the significance of the injury.  Immediately fill out and submit an Incident report to the Campus Recreation Department (SSB 206).  Return to baseline Mental State/School Work  Take proper return to play measures once cleared by a health care professional. Sport Club Concussion Protocol

 Step 0: Be sure that all Concussion like symptoms have subsided  Step 1: 5-10 Minutes a Day of Light Aerobic Activity Activities Include: Exercise bike, walking, or light jogging  Step 2: Moderate Activity Activities Include: Moderate jogging, brief running, moderate- intensity stationary biking and light weight lifting  Step 3: Heavy, non-contact activity Activities Include: Running, high-intensity stationary biking, the player’s regular weightlifting routine, and non-contact sport-specific drills.  Step 4: Reintegrate into Full Contact Practice  Step 5: Competition Return to Play Protocol

Completion of Heads Up Training To be submitted to Campus Recreation:  Heads Up Concussion Training Certificate of Completion (President, Safety Officers, Coaches)  Concussion Protocol Agreement Form (All Club Members) Heads Up Concussion Training

Incident/Injury Report 1.Campus Recreation Website 2.Click on Sports Club Tab 3.Under Safety Officer SF State Healthcare Professionals Dr. Douglas Marania, M.D. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:10 am – 4:45 pm Limited Services 4:45-5 Wed: 10 – 4:45 Concussion Information Center for Disease Control & Prevention Resources

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