A concussion can occur with a direct blow to the head or when the head hits the ground or court. It’s a traumatic brain injury and results in neuro cognitive changes within the brain. Symptoms can be headache, nassau, blurred vision, difficulty with balance and concentration.
If a player is suspected to have a concussion an athletic trainer or physician can initiate a sideline cognitive assessment. Once diagnosed rest is the key.
- No texting
- No video games
- No intense science or math problems
In most states a player can not return to play unless symptom free for 7-10 days or cleared by a health care provider.
|Player Impact||Can Not Play|
|Recovery||7 – 10 days|