Concussions

A concussion is a brain injury and should be taken seriously. The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina and BIA of America focus on concussions as a major area of education and awareness.

 

Click on this video link to learn more about how concussions are being measured in athletes.

Resources:
Recent legislation will help get education and awareness of concussions into our school systems, coaching and athletic programs. Here are some resources for you to use.

Local Resources

• BIANC Training Sessions on concussions & printed resources:

• Shawn Chase, shawn.chase@bianc.net, BIANC 919-833-9634

• Download BIAA Concussion Fact Sheet

State Resources

• The Matthew Gfeller Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center

• Download the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act

National Resources

• Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov)

• Concussion and Mild TBI: What is a Concussion?

• Free: Heads up concussion in youth sports online training.

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?

• What Should I do If a Concussion Occurs?

• What Can I do to Help Feel Better After a Concussion?

• What Can I do to Help Prevent Concussion and other forms of TBI?

• Where Can I Find Videos, Podcasts, and Other Media?

• Where Can I Find Support and Additional Resources?

• Head’s Up on Concussion free tool kits.

• Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice

• Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports

• Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

• Heads Up to Schools: Know your Concussion ABCs 
  

• The Mayo Clinic’s Concussion Resource Center

• U.S. National Library of Medicine on Concussion