1. Concussion Legislation

2. 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

3. 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

4. Concussion Education Watch this 4 min Funny Cartoon Video appropriate for kids and adults4 min Funny Cartoon Video All adults should download this SmartPhone Concussion App to be prepared in the case of a head injury & know when to call 911SmartPhone Concussion App Concussion Recognition & Response™ (CRR) All coaches took online 30 minute, FREE CDC course. Good for parents too.online 30 minute, FREE CDC course Watch this 10 minute video on how to best recover after a concussion10 minute video