Youngsville, North Carolina (PressExposure) January 05, 2011 -- Lash and Associates Publishing/Training Inc.
Leading Publisher of Brain Injury in Adults, Children and Veterans
We make it easier to understand, help, treat, and live with brain injury
in children, adults and veterans
CONCUSSION IN SCHOOL SPORTS
All new information about sports concussions available
through Lash and Associates
Concussions can have effects on athletes from the playing field to the classroom, so here are some key points that every family, player, athletic trainer, coach and school should know:
What does having a concussion mean?
Simply put, a concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. A direct blow to an athlete's head, face, neck, or an indirect blow elsewhere can cause an impulsive force to the head, and can temporarily disrupt normal brain function.
Some Initial Warning Signs Are:
Appears dazed
Is confused
Forgets plays
Loses balance
Moves awkwardly
Loses consciousness
Cannot recall events prior to being hit/jolted
Other Warning Signs Include:
- Feeling dizzy
- Having headaches
- Appearing groggy
- Feeling nauseous
- Problems remembering
- Difficulty concentrating
- Becoming confused
From the playing field to the classroom, we offer all manner of materials, like The Sports Concussion Tool Kit for Athletic Trainers and Coaches. The Sports Concussion Tool Kit provides athletic trainers and coaches with a comprehensive concussion program. Specifically designed for middle and high schools as well as community recreation programs, it has been developed by national experts in concussion assessment and management. Because concussions can have physical, cognitive and emotional consequences that extend beyond the playing field, the Sports Concussion Tool Kit is a full educational package that covers:
designing a concussion policy in schools and communities
educating athletic staff about signs and symptoms of concussion
monitoring student athletes' recovery from a concussion
adhering to return-to-play guidelines after a concussion
communicating with parents about concussion symptoms and recovery
collaborating with educators on classroom supports
To learn more about this tool kit and other products related to sports concussion, go to http://www.lapublishing.com/sports-concussions
Lash and Associates Publishing/Training Inc
100 Boardwalk Drive Ste.150
Youngsville, NC 27596
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