Concussion Management
This is considered the most common concussion symptom.
Headaches
A teacher, principal, or guidance counsellor can be considered this in the return to learn protocol
Point Person
This piece of equipment is proven to NOT protect you of a concussion.
Helmet
Concussion is known as what type of injury?
Brain Injury
It's been 4 weeks and your friend still has concussion symptoms, who should you recommend them to go see?
Doctor
This breathing technique is proven to help alleviate concussion symtpoms.
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique)
This type of approach is recommended for students trying to return to school.
Active
This law has been widely adopted across Ontario.
Rowans Law
Name the 4 different concussions types symptoms can present themselves with?
Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Sleep
This online resource can assist individuals with mental health complications.
Better Help
This type of person may experience greater mental health complications as a result of their concussion.
Athletes
These accommodations are proven to be the most beneficial for students returning to school.
Workload Accomodations
What should you do if your symptoms worsen during the return to sport stages?
Return to the previous stage
The first how many hours are the most crucial for concussion recovery?
48 hours
This is one way you can support a friend in class with a concussion.
Taking notes.
Approximately 40-60% of concussion patients suffer from this sleep problem.
Insomnia
This is the recommended period of time a student should return to their school.
1-week
Athletes who stay in the game after a suspected concussion may be at risk for this?
Second Impact Syndrome
This method of recovery has been proven to NOT help a person dealing with a concussion
Staying in a dark room
This is how you can best support a friend in their first week of recovery.
Stay connected.
This person can aid in someone's physical and cognitive symptoms related to a concussion
Occupational Therapist
The ideal timeline for a student to complete the return to learn protocol.
It is not time bound, each student recovers differently and at a different pace.
"One persons experience with the injury may be completely different than their peer". What factor does this fall under that influences the return to sport process?
Unpredictable Recovery
Someone who is experiencing symptoms beyond 4 weeks is considered to have this.
Post Concussion Symptoms
Ensure an adult takes a look at them.