By: Chris Oresic
What is a concussion?
• A concussion is an injury to the brain caused
by an impact to the head
• Can cause long or short term problems,
depending on severity.
How can you get a concussion?
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Contact sports
Car Accidents
Falling
Object hitting your head
Any severe jarring of the head
Symptoms
• Altered level of
consciousness (drowsy,
hard to arouse, or similar
changes)
• Memory loss (amnesia) of
events before the injury or
immediately after
• Nausea and vomiting
• Confusion, feeling spacey,
or not thinking straight
• Headache
• Loss of consciousness
• Feeling like you have
"lost time"
• Seeing flashing lights
If you have a concussion you
shouldn’t:
• Play contact sports
• Participate in physical education
• If VERY severe or have multiple concussions in
a few months doctor may recommend:
– No TV
– No cellphone
– No computer
Treatment
• Tylenol (NOT Motrin or Advil) for headahces
• Eating a light diet
• Light activity around the house NOT heavy
activity
• Avoid alcohol until completely recovered
Most Dangerous Sports for
Concussions
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Football
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Martial Arts
Boxing
Sports & Concussions
• Ice Hockey is the most dangerous.
– A study showed there were 27 in 2 seasons
• High school: football, soccer, ice hockey, and
rugby have the most concussions
• Professional: ice hockey and rugby have the
most.
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFkWTGKNL
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Discussion Questions
• Has anyone had a concussion or know
someone who had a concussion? How?
• Do you think there should be a limit on the
amount of concussions an athlete can sustain
before they can no longer participate in
contact sports? Why or why not?