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Support Groups
Facts
Signs and Symptoms
Road blocks to diagnosing and treating concussions
Prevention
100
student, parents, guardians, peers, teammates, friends
What is the family group?
100
This age group makes up 500,000 ER visits each year
What is 0-14 year olds?
100
most common reported symptom in concussions
What is headaches?
100
This person may be reluctant to report symptoms due to fear of not playing
What is a student/player?
100
doing this will prevent injury while playing a sport
What is using the right equipment?
200
Pediatrician, Emergency Department, Concussion Specialist
What is the medical group?
200
40% of sports related concussions involve this age group.
What is 8-14 year olds?
200
Can make standing quickly or walking in crowded environment challenging.
What is dizziness/lightheadedness?
200
This law is relevant to post-concussion safety.
What is awareness of Return to Play laws?
200
This will ensure a safe playing game
What is following the safety rules?
300
Teacher, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Administrator
What is the school academic group?
300
This sport has the highest rate of concussions
What is football?
300
this symptom can make you have trouble with movies, computers, and artificial lighting.
What is visual symptoms?
300
This barrier can cause more concussions
What is inadequate training on management?
300
this will help prevent head injuries while in the car
What is wearing your seatbelt?
400
School nurse, Athletic Trainer, Coach, P.E. teacher
What is the school physical activity group?
400
This gender has a higher rate of concussions compared to the other.
What is females?
400
This symptom causes problems in cafeteria, hallways, music room.
What is noise sensitivity?
400
This barrier may be present in rural areas
What is lack of access to healthcare services?
400
a risk-taking behavior involving vehicles and alcohol.
What is driving under the influence?
500
Neighbors, school officials, friends, family
What is the community?
500
These 3 sports are often not thought of when dealing with concussions
What is cheerleading, volleyball and soccer?
500
This symptom makes learning new tasks challenging.
What is difficulty concentrating or remembering?
500
This barrier may be caused by lack of personnel, supplies.
What is lack of resources?
500
this will help prevent further problems after sustaining a concussion
What is being evaluated and released by a trained professional?