1. A concussion is...

   • a bad headache
   • a type of traumatic brain injury
   • a bruise of the brain
   • none of the above

   A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is associated with physiological changes throughout the brain. Concussions are most commonly brought on by a blow to the head, neck, or face.

   

2. What are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion?

   • Not feeling quite right
   • Confused about play or position
   • Headache
   • All of the above

   Individuals with concussions may exhibit a variety of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional signs and symptoms, including headaches, confusion, and not feeling "right". Although some concussions involve a loss of consciousness, the majority do not.

   

3. Currently, there are no objective tests for concussion diagnosis or recovery.

   • True
   • False

   At present, concussion diagnosis is based primarily on symptoms reported by the individual. The use of balance testing and neurocognitive testing in addition to asking patients to rate their symptoms and using checklists may increase the accuracy of a concussion diagnosis.

   

4. When is it OK for athletes to return to play following a concussion?

   • As soon as they have "shaken it off"
   • As soon as they feel better, but not the same day as the injury
   • Two weeks after the injury
   • When a health care provider who knows about concussions says it is OK.

   Every individual is different. Current guidelines recommend that an athlete suspected of having a concussion be removed from play for the remainder of the day and that a health care provider knowledgeable about concussions give advice on when to return to physical activity.

   

5. A youth athlete who already has had a concussion is at greater risk for sustaining another one.

   • True
   • False

   Research suggests that youth athletes who have had concussion are more likely to sustain another. It is not clear whether this is related to the prior concussion, an athlete's unique physical makeup, a player's position or style, or other factors.

   

 

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