In honor of March being Brain Injury Awareness month, we began a campaign to spread awareness about concussions and brain injuries! For the next year, three days a week, we will share videos from our organization and other organizations from around the country, designed to help you understand what a brain injury is, what a concussion looks and feels like and most importantly, how to find some extra help.
2 in 10 high school athletes who play contact sports — including soccer and lacrosse — will get a concussion this year, and as many as half of all concussions go unreported. If you feel something, say something!
Source: https://www.upmc.com/services/sports-medicine/services/concussion/about/facts-statistics
Not every concussion can be prevented, but there are measures that can be taken to reduce the severity of head injuries. Helmets and other safety equipment are some of those things.
In the world of concussions, education means two things:
We strive to provide accurate and helpful information about the symptoms and treatment of concussions.
We strive to provide accurate and helpful information about the symptoms and treatment of concussions.
Spreading the word throughout our community about the importance of concussion awareness and treatment protocols is one of our main goals. We want to be sure that parents, medical professionals and schools have the tools they need to successfully shepherd a child through a difficult situation.
Navigating the intricate world of head injury symptoms, diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming. We are here to provide guidance and resources so the process is a little more manageable.
Many of us have children or family members who have suffered concussions, so we know first hand how to get the answers that you need.