Winter 2016 10 Of Athletes per season A type of brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works Can be a bump or blow to the head Or a blow to the body that causes the head to whip back and forth ID: 928569
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Concussion Overview
Abby Kelley Foster Charter SchoolWinter 2016
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Athletes per season
Slide4A type of brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works
Can be a bump or blow to the headOr a blow to the body that causes the head to whip back and forth
What is a concussion
How do they happen?
Slide5Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness
Slide61. Any type of forceful blow to the head or body that results in rapid movement of the head
AND2. Any change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning.
As coaches we look for…
Slide7Some examples are:
Answering questions slowlyRepeating questionsUnable to remember score or situation preceding eventBecoming emotionalAppears dazed or confused
Coach and Parent Observations:
Slide8Headache or "pressure" in head
Nausea or vomitingBalance problems or dizziness
Double or blurry vision
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to noise
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Symptoms Reported by Athlete
Slide9Step 1 Light aerobic exercise
Light jog/stroll, stationary bicycle
Goal: elevate HR
Step 2 Sport-specific exercise
Running drills in basketball
Goal: add movement
Step 3 Non-contact training drills
Passing and shooting, light resistance training
Goal: coordination, cognitive load,
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Step 4 Full contact practice only after physician clearance
Step 5 Return to competition
Graduated Return to Play
Slide10Second Impact Syndrome
Occurs when an athlete sustains a direct or indirect force to the head before recovering from the last concussion.Why So Conservative?