Concussion Legislation

What we know about concussions?

• About 30% are sports related• About 70% are non-sport related• 80% of kids heal by 3-4 week mark• Girls different than boys• Younger the age, longer to heal• COMPLETE Rest is not recommended

What is a concussion?

• A concussion is a disturbance in brain function that occurs after an impact to either the head or the body that causes violent shaking of the brain. • Signs and symptoms of concussion can appear right after

the injury or may not materialize or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. • It is not diagnosed with a standard MRI or CT scan…• It is a functional brain injury.

• Source: Zurich, 2009

Concussion Education• Watch this 4 min Funny Cartoon Video

 appropriate for kids and adults• All adults should download this SmartPhone

Concussion App to be prepared in the case of a head injury & know when to call 911• Concussion Recognition & Response™ (CRR)

• All coaches took online 30 minute, FREE CDC course. Good for parents too.

• Watch this 10 minute video on how to best recover after a concussion