Concussions

When can an athlete who sustained concussion return to play?

• when the coach feels they are ready
• when the player feels they are ready
• when cleared by a Dr.
• when their parents say it is ok

RTP Stands for 

• Running To Play 
• Return to Provider
  
• Return to Play 
• Research Training Program

What is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

• Confusion
• unequal pupils
• vomiting
• excessive energy

CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a physical disease brought about by…..

• A total of five or more concussions.
• The release of spinal fluid into the cranial cavity.
• The brain's inability to adapt to new environments.
• A “sludge build up” created by tau proteins that are released into the brain after a concussive or subconcussive blow to the head.  

When is an athlete allowed to compete after their first concussion? 

• at least a week 
• at least a year
• symptoms are completely gone
• at least a month 

When is an athlete allowed to compete after their first concussion? 

• at least a week 
• at least a year
• symptoms are completely gone
• at least a month 

When is an athlete allowed to compete after their third concussion? 

• symptoms are gone
• at least a week and symptomes gone
• at least a month and symptoms gone
• at least a year and symptoms gone

Which is not one of the three life-threatening head injuries? 

• contusion 
• concussion 
• skull fracture
• intercranial hematoma 

What injury was the major concern?

• foot injury
• sports injury
• elbow injury
• brain injury

When a person hurts their head badly, what could the injury be called?

• a boo-boo
• a scratch
• concussion
• stiches