IBJI Concussion Safety Tips
While risk of injury, including concussion, may never be completely eliminated from youth sports, there are proactive measures that may be taken to help reduce head injury risks, including the following:
• Concussions and head injuries should be taken seriously.
• One of the most important concussion safety measures in being knowledgeable of concussion signs/symptoms and capable of recognizing injury.
POTENTIAL SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION:
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Headache
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Nausea |
Dizziness |
Visual Problems |
Balance Problems
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Fatigue |
Nervousness |
Drowsiness |
Difficulty remembering
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Sleeping more than usual |
Vomiting |
Lethargy |
Trouble falling asleep
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Sensitivity to light |
Sensitivity to noise |
Numbness/tingling |
Sleeping less than usual
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Difficulty with/slurred speech |
Loss of consciousness |
Feeling slowed down |
Irritability
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Difficulty concentrating |
Unequal/dilated pupils |
Sadness |
Feeling more emotional
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Feeling mentally foggy |
Confusion |
Amnesia |
• If there is any suspicion that an athlete may have sustained a head injury or concussion, he or she should be immediately removed from play. Remember "when in doubt, sit it out."
• Athletes should wear appropriate and well-fitted equipment for their sport, but keep in mind that there is no equipment or gear currently available that will prevent a concussion.
• Players should be encouraged to use proper sporting techniques, as instructed by coaching staff.
• Athletes should also follow all rules and play with good sportsmanship.
• Lastly, athletes should feel comfortable reporting injury.
If you feel you/your child has suffered a concussion, the IBJI Concussion Team is available for post-injury evaluation and management.
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IBJI Concussion Specialists:
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Dr. Andrew Hunt |
Dr. Rhutav Parikh |
Kelly Trainor APN, CPNP |
847.247.4000 |
847.336.3335 |
773.327.5639 |
Grayslake, Libertyville |
Gurnee, Lake Forest, Lindenhurst |
Glenview, Highland Park, |
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Logan Square, Morton Grove |
For your information, the IbJI Concussion Program is financially integrated. If you are referred to a clinician in IBJI for related services, you may request and receive a referral for these services outside or independent of IBJI.
Page Last Updated 10/3/2016