According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 1.6 to 3.8
million sports and recreation related concussions occur in the U.S. each
year. Concussions occur even if an athlete doesn’t lose consciousness and
in fact, is the most common type of brain injury sustained in sports.
A concussion is a
type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
The severity of an injury can range from mild to severe. Signs and
symptoms may be noticeable immediately, or it may take days or weeks
before they are present.
Symptoms and recovery
vary for each person, but awareness and seeking medical attention
immediately following an incident are crucial steps in caring for
yourself, a teammate, or family member.
Throughout the month
of March BIAA, BIA chartered state affiliates and others will promote
sports and concussions awareness and understanding through open houses,
special events and media opportunities to name a few. A web banner, a fact
sheet, Tracy’s Story; words from a student athlete who sustained a brain
injury and other resources are available by download to the public and our
partners. (See downloadable files listed below.)
2009 Awareness
Materials
2009 Sports & Concussions BIAA Fact Sheet – PDF
Tracy’s Story from the CDC – PDF
2009 Marketing
Materials
Sports & Concussions Web Banner – JPG
Sports & Concussions Web Banner – PDF
Links to Brain Injury Awareness Videos/CDC - PDF
Sports & Concussions Ad – PDF
