CONCUSSION - TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY

There are almost 1 million concussions per year.
Recognition and Prevention is the key

DR. CABRY IS A NATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE CONCERN ALSO SEE OUR TESTING PROGRAM AT WWW.IMPACTTEST.COM

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

¬ Concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head
¬ Can change the way the brain normally works
¬ Range is mild to severe but ALL are serious
¬ You can be knocked out or just have headaches and confusion

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

¬ Nausea
¬ Dizziness
¬ Fuzzy vision
¬ Sensitivity to light or noise
¬ Headache
¬ Feeling sluggish
¬ Concentration problems
¬ Feeling foggy or tired

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS (coaches and parents should look for these)

¬ Dazed
¬ Confused or forgets plays
¬ Unsure of game, score or opponent
¬ Answers slowly
¬ Can’t recall events prior to or after event
¬ Behavior changes

WHEN CAN I RETURN TO PLAY?

¬ You must be cleared by a doctor
¬ All your symptoms must be gone
¬ Consider neuropysch testing prior to return www.impacttest.com

CONCUSSIONS ARE SERIOUS

¬ SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
¬ DO NOT RETURN TO PLAY
¬ GETTING ANOTHER CONCUSSION WHILE RECOVERING CAN CAUSE DEATH