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Concussions are a Fact of Life in Today's Sports World
FACT
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A concussion is a mild brain injury.
Symptoms on the sideline may include:
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Physical: Headache, Poor Balance, Loss of Coordination, Dizziness, Nausea
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Cognitive: Confusion, Slowed Thinking, Disorientation, Trouble Remembering Instructions or Following Directions
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Emotional: Unusual Crying or Laughing
FACT
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Recovery may take days, weeks, or even longer, perhaps causing student athletes difficulty keeping up in school due to problems with:
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Headache, Sensitivity to Light or Noise, Sleeping, Dizziness, Double Vision
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Concentration, Fatigue, Memory Efficiency, Slowed Thinking, Feelings of "Fogginess"
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Irritability, Depression
FACT
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Up to 10% of student athletes in many contact sports have concussions each season.
FACT
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Players who have had multiple concussions are at higher risk for further concussions and for more prolonged symptoms if another concussion occurs.
 
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