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Heads Up! To help prevent concussion or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and potential long-term consequences from this injury, CDC has developed a series of tool kits for physicians, high school coaches, and for youth sports coaches and administrators to increase awareness and improve prevention, recognition and management of this injury. These materials are available for order or may be downloaded online at no cost. | |
Physicians:
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Physicians can play a key role in helping to reduce the occurrence of mild TBI or concussion by educating patients and the community about risks and how to prevent these injuries. CDC developed this tool kit for physicians to improve clinical diagnosis and management of concussion in people of all ages. Learn more… |
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Concussions can happen to any athlete-male or female- in any sport. High school coaches, athletic directors, and trainers play a key role in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussion among athletes. This tool kit contains practical, easy-to-use information including a video and DVD, guide for coaches, wallet card, clipboard sticker, posters, fact sheets, and CD-ROM. Learn more… |
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To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” tool kit to offer information about concussions to youth sports coaches, administrators, parents, and athletes. This tool kit provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. Learn more… |
Content Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Injury Response
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