Fast Facts
This athlete's story led to concussion awareness laws in Ontario.
Who is Rowan Stringer?
Most common concussion symptom.
What is a headache?
Number to call for emergency symptoms.
What is 911?
Wearing this properly helps prevent concussions.
What is a helmet?
First step if you suspect a concussion.
What is tell an adult?
A concussion is this type of injury.
What is a brain injury?
Feeling like the room spins.
What is dizziness?
Repeated throwing up.
What is repeated vomiting?
Following these keeps players safe.
What are rules?
You should do this immediately after a hit.
What is stop playing?
You can or cannot see a concussion on an X-ray?
What is cannot?
Trouble remembering things.
What is memory problems?
Major warning sign: losing this.
What is consciousness?
Phrase reminding athletes to stop playing.
What is Hit Stop Sit?
Required before returning to sports.
What is medical clearance?
Dangerous condition when a second concussion occurs before healing.
What is Second Impact Syndrome?
Being bothered by bright light.
What is sensitivity to light?
Change in size of this.
What are pupils?
Learning safe techniques prevents these.
What are injuries?
Rest includes limiting this.
What is screen time?
Symptoms can appear immediately or this long after.
What is hours or days later?
Mood symptom including irritability.
What is emotional changes?
What is a red flag?
Speaking up prevents this dangerous situation.
What is a second injury?
Ignoring symptoms can cause this.
What is serious brain injury?