This document discusses concussions, including different grading systems, guidelines for assessment and management, symptoms, and recovery process. It emphasizes that losing consciousness is not required to have a concussion, and outlines the "R" protocol of recognize, remove, refer, rest, rehabilitate, return, and reduce risk. The key points are that concussed individuals should never return to play while still experiencing symptoms, and recovery should follow a gradual step-wise progression under medical supervision. Prevention efforts are also highlighted.

1. CONCUSSION Capital Sports Therapy Symposium Jamie Kissick MD, CCFP, Dip Sport Med

15. Position Statement Guidelines For The Assessment And Management Of Sport Related Concussion May 2000

18. What Is A Concussion?

19. What happens? Symptoms and signs? How?

29. Physical Cognitive Emotional You don’t have to lose conciousness to have a concussion!!!

31. R ecognize R emove R efer R est R ehab R eturn R isk Reduction

32. Recognition

43. OUT OF THE GAME !!!

45. Refer To Physician

51. Rest Until Symptoms Gone

56. Rehabilitation

62. Return To Play

68. Risk Reduction

73. Thank You