Concussion Education
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Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Some concussion SIGNS (what others can see in an injured athlete):
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When in Doubt, Sit Out!
Children and teens with a suspected concussion should NEVER return to sports or recreation activities on the same day the injury occurred. They should delay returning to their activities until a health care provider experienced in evaluating for concussion says they are symptom-free and provide written clearance to return to activity. This means, until permitted, not returning to: • Physical Education (PE) class, • Sports conditioning, weight lifting, practices and games, or • Physical activity at recess. |