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  • A c oncussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results in a change of how the brain works following a bump, jolt, or hit to the head or body. We now know that the best concussion management begins with quick identification of an injury and individualized ...

  • By ensuring your policies are current and that you have the right people in place, schools can help reduce student concussion risk and support timely recovery . What is a Concuss ion Policy Team (CPT)? A CPT is ...

  • Most children recover from concussion within two to four weeks . If symptoms are not gradually improving and the c hild is n ot trending toward returning to his or her normal activities by two weeks, referral to a concussion specialist is recommended. ...

  • Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion Your child just experienced a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, and the first thought that crosses your mind is if he or she may have a concussion. A concussion is a mild ...

  • A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or the body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull . The sudden movement of the brain in the skull stretches and ...