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How to recognize a concussion

Know and Understand your Symptoms

Listed below are common symptoms experienced by athletes with concussions. If you have any of these symptoms after a hit or fall contact your coach, athletic trainer, ​or doctor immediately. Athletes may experience most of the symptoms or very few. Some cases of concussion have been reported where the victim doesn't even have a headache. That's why it's important to be aware of all the symptoms, so all concussions are acknowledged and treated properly.
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Symptoms 

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  • Loss of consciousness
  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Double or blurred vision
  • Balance problems
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Sensitivity to noise
  • Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
  • Can't recall events after hit or fall
  • Feeling slowed down
  • Feeling like “in a fog“​


​For more information on concussion symptoms visit these helpful links:

  • Mayo Clinic- Concussion Symptoms
  • Brainline
Coaches, follow this link to download Vanderbilt's Coach Smart App that includes concussion guidelines and other helpful tips to keep your athletes safe. 
  • Coach Smart App
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