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Concussion

Concussion or mild brain injury is a change in brain functioning at the chemical level. Allowing the concussion to fully heal is vital for student health. When a student returns to school, watch for subtle cognitive, academic or behavioral needs.
Find more information in the pages listed in the menu at right.

Get more information on sports concussion here.
Get more information on returning to school after a concussion here.
Get evidence based information on reentry after a concussion here

Athletic Concussion Training FREE Online

The ACTive program is available FREE online. It only takes 20 minutes to get the tools and information you need to help keep young players safe!

http://activecoach.orcasinc.com/

Coaches play a critical role in reducing the risks associated with concussion in young athletes. The athletic concussion training program (ACTive) is based on the the recommendations of leading sports concussion experts. A clinical trial funded by NIH showed that coaches who view the ACTive program have significantly greater knowledge of concussion symptoms and have increased confidence in making decisions about concussion management.

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