Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out of the Game

As a high school basketball player, Tracy sustained two concussions within a short period of time. Tracy tells her story and emphasizes that concussions are a serious injury. Athletes should know that if they think they've had a concussion, don't hide it, report it. Take time to recover. It's better to miss one game than the whole season.

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[Allie Tomlinson]

Today I get kicked in the head during soccer practice and now my head hurts, my ears are ringing, I am really irratable, and i am extremely tired but can't sleep. I think I might have a concussion but my parents don't believe me because I am not throwing up. I have a game tomorrow. What should I do?

[CDCStreamingHealth]

If you think you have a concussion you should be seen by a health care professional. Getting help from a health care professional soon after the injury may help speed recovery. See Signs and Symptoms, to learn about common signs and symptoms that you may experience, as well as about danger signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.

[CDCStreamingHealth]

Athletes with a concussion should never return to sports or recreation activities the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.

[VicenzaTBI]

The CDC Heads Up campaign is very effective and has free materials. Good luck, and great work!

[Mathew Clark]

Hi. My name is Mat Clark. I have suffered a severe concussion two years ago also. I am working towards increasing education within my school by educating teachers, coaches, parents and students. If anyone has any reasources I could use or if any professionals in the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Area would be willing to meet with me please contact me at MatClark26@hotmail.com

[Mathew Clark]

Hi. My name is Mat Clark. I have suffered a severe concussion two years ago also. I am working towards increasing education within my school by educating teachers, coaches, parents and students. If anyone has any reasources I could use or if any professionals in the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Area would be willing to meet with me please contact me at MatClark26@hotmail.com

[lena anel]

are you ok now?



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[quarfv]

Are you into bare knuckle boxing?

[MsKTMvalley]

This would be good for my cousin to see