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Brain Injury & Concussions:
Take Concussions Seriously!

Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a jolt or blow to the head.

Take concussions seriously!

Did you know?

  • Seventy-five percent of the 1.4 million traumatic brain injuries that occur each year in the United States are concussions or mild brain injuries.
  • The most common type of brain injury sustained in sports is a concussion.
  • Most concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness.
  • You can sustain a head injury even if you do not hit your head or lose consciousness.
  • Typically, concussions do not appear in neuroimaging tests such as MRI or CAT Scans.
  • Roughly 1.6 million-3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States from sports and other recreation activities.
  • The five sports and recreational activities accounting for the most concussions include bicycling, football, basketball, playground activities and soccer.
  • Multiple concussions have cumulative and long-lasting damage and life changes.

Signs and Symptoms of Concussions:

  • Dizziness, balance problems
  • Difficulty with vision
  • Sensitivity to light or noise
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Feeling tired or groggy
  • Confusion
  • Difficulty remembering or recalling things
  • Difficulty concentrating on tasks

If You've Had a Concussion

  • Always make sure to inspect any bumps or bruises on your head.
  • Tell a family member, friend, coach or teammate if you fall.
  • Ask to be taken out of the game or sporting event if you hit your head while playing.
  • Pay attention: have you had any physical changes recently?
  • Watch out for thinking problems: if you are struggling to remember things or lose focus, tell someone.
  • Talk to parents, teachers and medical professionals about any troubles you are having.
  • See a health care professional.
  • Get plenty of sleep each night. Adequate rest is crucial to staying healthy and healing after any injury.
  • Return to practice only after receiving the OK from your health care professional.


Rainbow's Continuum of Care spans a broad range of brain and spinal cord injury recovery and rehabilitation services including: medical, physical, cognitive, occupational, psycho-social, behavioral, vocational, educational, and recreational. Learn more.