I have a Sports Concussion
Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, has published a
Concussion Guide for Athletes, covering topics such as:
Note: This guide is also useful for individuals who sustained a concussion outside of sport.
Also see Concussion – Parachute.
Know that it is normal to feel the following as part of a concussion: headache, dizziness, nausea and/or vomiting, noise sensitivity, easily upset by loud noise, sleep disturbance, fatigue, being irritable, easily angered, feeling depressed or tearful, feeling frustrated or impatient, forgetfulness or poor memory, poor concentration, taking longer to think, blurred vision, light sensitivity and easily upset by bright light, double vision, restlessness, neck pain, balance issues, unsteadiness, and more.
Concussion Guide for Athletes, covering topics such as:
- What is a concussion
- Signs and symptoms
- What to do if you suspect a teammate may have a concussion
- Treatment
- Next steps and when you can return to sport/school
Note: This guide is also useful for individuals who sustained a concussion outside of sport.
Also see Concussion – Parachute.
Know that it is normal to feel the following as part of a concussion: headache, dizziness, nausea and/or vomiting, noise sensitivity, easily upset by loud noise, sleep disturbance, fatigue, being irritable, easily angered, feeling depressed or tearful, feeling frustrated or impatient, forgetfulness or poor memory, poor concentration, taking longer to think, blurred vision, light sensitivity and easily upset by bright light, double vision, restlessness, neck pain, balance issues, unsteadiness, and more.
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