1. LACROSSE

2. Lacrosse
Lacrosse requires a lot of strength and endurance depending on the position.
Defensive players require more strength.
Midfield players require more endurance.

3. Common Lacrosse Injuries
Intensity level
Ankle Sprain
Concussion
Knee Sprain

4. What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination.

5. Cause of Injury by a blow to the head
violent shaking over the head or upper body
Ex: Getting hit in the head or chest by a defender

6. Signs and Symptoms Headaches or neck
Difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions
Confusion
Tiredness
Changes in sleep patterns
Vomiting

7. Signs and Symptoms Cont
Light-headedness, dizziness, or loss of balance
Increased sensitivity to lights, sounds, or distractions
Blurred vision
Loss of sense of smell/taste
Ringing in the ears

8. How does a concussion affect the body?
The  brain suffers damage
Cause you to feel dizzy/ hazed
Symptoms can last for long time periods

9. What if they continue to play?
Further damage may occur
Permanent damage may occur

10. Who is prevalently affected by concussions?
Athletes that play contact sports
Examples include lacrosse, football, and wrestling

11. Assessment of Injury Standardized Assessment Of Concussion (SAC)
Orientation (ask the month or day)
Immediate memory (repeat after me now)
Neurological signs such as… 
Consciousness, coordination, strength, concentration, sensation
Exertional maneuvers (jumping jacks, squats)
Delayed recall (repeat after me, ask for recall later)

12. Diagnosis of Injury Neurological examination
vision, hearing, strength, sensation, coordination, reflexes
Cognitive testing
memory, concentration, ability to recall information

13. Treatment of Injury Pain reliever (Tylenol) Rest Limit light
Limit mental concentration

14. Rehabilitation of Injury
At doctors orders…
Feeling better? Resume to light activity
Light thinking activates
Start slow, work your way up

15. Prevention of Injury Wear head protection and padding
Examine area before playing
Learn proper techniques
Be careful

16. Works Cited
Standardized Assessment of Concussion: A Valuable Tool for Sideline Evaluation
JD Straus -
Brainline.org: What you need to Know: symptoms of concussion , May 12,
Concussion: Symptoms and Causes. Retrieved May 20, 2017, from