Other Sources
To find out more about concussions, and sports safety try visiting the following sites:
ThinkFirst Foundation
Mayo Clinic
Athletic Therapy Information
Hockey Canada Safety Program
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What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a impairment of normal brain activity due to a sudden movement of the head like a whiplash or a blow to the body, neck, or head. The force from the movement or blow causes the jarring/shaking of the brain inside the skull where it ususally strikes the skull causing injury to the brain. A concussion can also be called a minor traumatic brain injury.
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How do I get a concussion?
A person can recieve a concussion from doing almost anything where they might hit their head from walking and tripping to a motor vehicle accident. Most commenly a concussion comes from participating in high risk or contact sports such as ice hockey, football, wrestling, boxing, martial arts, rugby, and gymnastics (Leblanc, 1994).
In Canada 10-12% of minor ice hockey players will suffer a head injury PER season.
Overall approximately 10% of people participating in some form sport (recreational and competitively) will suffer from a concussion.
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