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APPENDIX IX
Understanding Concussion,
Beginning on July 1, 2013 Public Acts 342 and 343 (Concussion Laws) will go into effect in
the State of Michigan. These laws require all levels of schools and youth sports
organizations to educate and train staff, notify parents/guardians of the law, and monitor
all possible youth concussions or head injuries. As acknowledgement that you have been
provided this information, a signature will be required on the OHS Registration Card.
Some Common Symptoms
Headache
Pressure in the Head
Nausea/Vomiting
Dizziness
Balance Problems
Double Vision
Blurry Vision
Sensitive to Light
Sensitive to Noise
Sluggishness
Haziness
Fogginess
Grogginess
Poor Concentration
Memory Problems
Confusion
“Feeling Down”
Not “Feeling Right”
Feeling Irritable
Slow Reaction Time
Sleep Problems
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is
caused by a fall, bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and
forth. A concussion can be caused by a shaking, spinning or a sudden stopping and starting of the head. Even a
“ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. A
concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out.
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after th