Heads Up To Youth Sports - Post Assessment 3.6.20 Answers

Question: Concussions

Answer: Happen most often in sports as a result of a collision between athletes.

Question: Which of the answers below is a common symptom of concussion:

Answer: Headache

Question: Most athletes with a concussion no longer have symptoms from the injury:

Answer: Within a couple of weeks

Question: Following a concussion:

Answer: An athlete may feel frustrated, sad, angry, or lonely.

Question: Subconcussive head impacts:

Answer: Can be reduced by limiting collisions on the sports field.

Question: Consider the following scenario: It is the last quarter of the championship game. Your best athlete is knocked down, and you think she may have hit her head. She continues playing, but you notice that she is not acting right. You call a time-out to talk to her. She says she is fine, and wants to keep playing. What should happen next?

Answer: Require her to sit out for the rest of the day.

Question: Consider the following scenario: One of your athletes has been working on his return to play progression over the last 3 weeks. During practice today, you have him work on step 3 of the progression. However, you notice that he starts to look a little off. What should happen next?

Answer: Have him take a break and let him know that at the next practice (in 3 days) he should go back to step 2 as long as he feels ok.

Question: Consider the following scenario: After running into another athlete and hitting her head, you notice that one of your athletes looks dazed. You ask the sports official to pause the competition so you can talk to her. She says she feels sick to her stomach, and then blacks out (loses consciousness). What should happen next?

Answer: Immediately rush her to a hospital or emergency room.

Question: A concussion can be a result of

Answer: a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body

Question: A concussion

Answer: creates chemical changes in the brain and sometimes leads to stretching and damaging of brain cells

Question: Why should coaches learn about concussions

Answer: 1. Children are at higher risk2. A concussion can lead to serious health problems3. Coaches are often the only adult on hand to spot a concussion and take action.

Question: How likely?

Answer: 2.5 million students have reported a concussion in the past year.

Question: Signs are

Answer: Behaviors and Actions we see

Question: Symptoms are

Answer: What the injured athlete feels

Question: Concussion Action Plan

Answer: Step 1: Remove the athlete from play (When in doubt, sit them out)Step 2: Inform the athlete's parents Step 3: Ensure the athlete is evaluated by a healthcare providerStep 4: Ask for return to play instructions from the healthcare provider.

Question: A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain had a chance to recover from the first one can:

Answer: 1. Make symptoms worse2. Lead to a longer recovery3. Increase the risk for long-term symptoms4. Possibly lead to death

Question: Why is it important to closely watch an athlete after a possible concussion important?

Answer: 1. Concussion signs and symptoms can change and get worse quickly.

Question: Concussion signs and symptoms that indicate a medical EMERGENCY

Answer: *Loss of consciousness (even brief) *Convulsions and or seizures *A headache that gets worse and does not go away*Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, and agitation. *Increased drowsiness, or inability to stay awake or wake up*Significant nausea or persistent vomiting

Question: Signs include

Answer: 1. Appears dazed or stunned2. Confusion about assignment or position3. Forgetfulness 4. Uncertainty about game, score, or opponents5. Clumsy movements6. Slow response to questions7. Mood, behavior, and or personality changes8. Inability to recall events prior to the hit or fall9. Inability to recall events after the hit or fall

Question: Symptoms include:

Answer: 1. Headache or pressure in the head2. nausea or vomiting3. Balance problems or dizziness4. Double or blurry vision5. Bothered by light or noise6. Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy. 7. Concentration or memory problems8. Confusion 9. Emotions of not feeling right or feeling down

Question: Returning back to play

Answer: Most athletes feel better within a couple of weeks. For some athletes, symptoms may last for several months.

Question: Factors that can delay recovery may include

Answer: *Severe symptoms right after injury*History of migraines*History of anxiety or depression *Learning disabilities and ADHD

Question: Symptoms that last more than 4-6weeks

Answer: require additional healthcare attention

Question: How can I help an athlete return to play safely?

Answer: 1. Complete a return to regular non-sports activity process For most athletes this includes resting for 1-3 days after the incident. This DOES NOT mean keeping an athlete all day in a dark room.

Question: Changes to school routine

Answer: 1. Going to school half days2. Taking short naps or resting at school3. Allowing extended time to complete assignments and tests

Question: 6 steps

Answer: 1. Back to regular non-sport actives 2. Light aerobic exercise ~increase heart rate3. Sports-specific exercise ~Add more body movement4. Non-contact training drills ~excercise, coordination, and increased thinking 5. Practice and full-contact activity ~Restore confidence, allow for examination by coaching staff6. Back to competition At least 24hrs or longer between each step

Question: Multiple concussions can lead to

Answer: more severs symptoms and a longer recovery

Question: what are sub-concussive head impacts?

Answer: They are bumps, hits, or jolts to the head that DO NOT cause symptoms.

Question: What is CTE?

Answer: chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a brain disease that can only be diagnosed after death. It is a result of changes to the brain.