Sports Concussions: Recognize the Symptoms of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
This video is intended to increase awareness of mild traumatic brain injuries, also known as concussions. The video discusses how to recognize the symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury and determine if emergency care is needed.
How many concussions are caused by sports?
An estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. During 2001-2005, children and youth ages 5-18 years accounted for 2.4 million sports-related emergency department (ED) visits annually, of which 6% (135,000) involved a concussion…
What sport do the most concussions?
Concussion Average Rates per Sport:
Football: 70
Boys’ ice hockey: 54
Boys’ lacrosse: 43
Girl’s soccer: 33
Girls’ lacrosse: 33
Boys’ wrestling: 23
Girls’ basketball: 20
Boys’ soccer: 19
Sports Concussion Resources – American Academy of Neurology
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