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Concussions
Concussions are the number one form of a Traumatic Brain Injury. According to the CDC, 4 to 5 million concussions occur annually, with rising numbers among middle school athletes. 90% of most diagnosed concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness.
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wHAT IS A
Concussion
According the Center for Disease Control - The CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
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More information and training programs on concussions can be found on our website provided by the CDC.
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Concussion
TBI 101
Although there are several forms of TBI's, the most common form of a TBI that is relevant to adolescents and the one we see most in the news is a concussion. A concussion is a brain injury and a subset of a Traumatic Brain Injury. Although common, that does not mean it should not be taken seriously. Below is a video published by Clifford Robbins which is an excellent overview of "How Concussions Work". For more information on How Concussions Work and additional resources, click here.