Southwest Washington Pop Warner League Concussion Information Sheet
A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other works, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussions may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.
Symptoms may include one or more of the following:
• Headaches • Amnesia
• "Pressure in head" • "Don't feel right"
• Nausea or vomiting • Fatigue or low energy
• Neck pain • Sadness
• Balance problems or dizziness • Nervousness or anxiety
• Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision • Irritability
• Sensitivity to light or noise • More emotional
• Feeling sluggish or slowed down • Confusion
• Feeling foggy or groggy • Concentration or memory problems
• Drowsiness (forgetting game plays)
• Change in sleep patterns • Repeating the same question/comment
Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include:
• Appears dazed
• Vacant facial expression
• Confused about assignment
• Forgets plays
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily or displays in coordination
• Answers questions slowly
• Slurred speech
• Shows behavior or personality changes
• Can't recall events prior to hit
• Can't recall events after hit
• Seizures or convulsions
• Any change in typical behavior or personality
• Loses consciousness
A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other works, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussions may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.
Symptoms may include one or more of the following:
• Headaches • Amnesia
• "Pressure in head" • "Don't feel right"
• Nausea or vomiting • Fatigue or low energy
• Neck pain • Sadness
• Balance problems or dizziness • Nervousness or anxiety
• Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision • Irritability
• Sensitivity to light or noise • More emotional
• Feeling sluggish or slowed down • Confusion
• Feeling foggy or groggy • Concentration or memory problems
• Drowsiness (forgetting game plays)
• Change in sleep patterns • Repeating the same question/comment
Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include:
• Appears dazed
• Vacant facial expression
• Confused about assignment
• Forgets plays
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily or displays in coordination
• Answers questions slowly
• Slurred speech
• Shows behavior or personality changes
• Can't recall events prior to hit
• Can't recall events after hit
• Seizures or convulsions
• Any change in typical behavior or personality
• Loses consciousness
