On and Off the Ice: Learn to Prevent, Recognize, and Respond to Concussions
February 24, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues, Did You Know?-Current Updates, Federal Resources
CDC has recently teamed up with USA Hockey to develop the Heads Up: Concussion in Hockey initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.
This educational campaign is an expansion of CDC’s Heads Up: Concussion in High School and Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiatives. These initiatives include materials and information for coaches of all sports to help identify concussions and take immediate steps to respond when one is suspected.
* Check with your league or school about concussion policies.
* Insist that safety comes first.
* Learn more about concussion and review the signs and symptoms.
* Keep the four-step action plan with you at games and practices.
