One of the most common injuries in sports is a concussion.

Concussions occur in most sports, from the extreme sports like field hockey to the not so extreme like basketball.

A concussion comes from a mild blow to the head that causes the brain to bump around in the skull.

In a presentation used in Lois Walker’s psychology classes, school psychologist Avalyn Bauer said that there are different types of traumatic brain injuries. The type of brain injury will depend on the severity of the impact.

Head impacts and concussions in sports are growing epidemic among young athletes.

According to Head Health Management System, high school sports concussions occur more often in competitive sports, with football accounting for more than 60% of concussions.

Head Health Management System shows that the Sports concussion statistics show that 33% of all sports concussions happen at practice.

Head Health Management System also says, for males playing sports the most common concussions are in football; for females the most common is soccer.

Girls are more susceptible to concussions in sports like soccer and basketball than boys.

Coach Vice, Blackman Blaze girls soccer coach, tries to prevent his players from getting concussions by making them wear headgear, both at practice and games. He also teach proper technique when heading the ball.

“Unfortunately, concussions are part of many sports and by educating all involved we hopefully reduced the instances of them,” said Vice.

When someone gets a concussion. they should rest.

According to the Mayo Clinic, avoid activities that increase any of your symptoms, such as sports or any vigorous movements until the activity no longer provoke your symptoms.

Getting a concussion is not life threatening, but concussions can cause serious symptoms that can require medical treatment.

Here are some signs to tell if someone has a concussion:

– Appears dazed or stunned

-Moves clumsily

-Answers questions slowly

-Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall

-can’t recall events after hit or fall

-Difficulty thinking clearly

-Headache

-Sensitive to noise or light

-Feeling tired, having no energy

-Sleeping more or less than usual or trouble falling to sleep

-Dizziness

If you think someone may have a concussion, seek medical attention right away.

More information can be found at:

http://www.headcasecompany.com/concussion_info/stats_on_concussions_sports http://www.protectthebrain.org/Brain-Injury-Research/What-is-a-Concussion-.aspx