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Concussion Prevention and Treatment

A concussion is a brain injury that is a result of a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, or vision may occur. It can range from mild to severe and presents itself differently for each athlete. It is important to recognize that many sport-related concussions do notresult in loss of consciousness and, therefore, all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously. Symptoms of a concussion might occur right after the incident or hours to days after.

Concussion symptoms may include:

  • Amnesia
  • Confusion
  • Headache
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Balance problems or dizziness
  • Double or fuzzy vision
  • Sensitivity to light or noise
  • Nausea (feeling that you might vomit)
  • Feeling sluggish, foggy or groggy
  • Feeling unusually irritable
  • Difficulty getting to sleep or disrupted sleep
  • Slowed reaction time
  • Concentration or memory problems


The NCAA Executive Committee adopted the following policy in which CSUSM Sports Medicine maintains compliance:

  • CSUSM has a concussion management plan on file so that when a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion, he or she shall be removed from practice or competition and evaluated by an athletics healthcare provider with experience in the evaluation and management of concussions.

  • Student-athletes diagnosed with a concussion shall not return to activity for the remainder of that day. Medical clearance shall be determined by the team physician or his or her designee according to the concussion management plan.

  • Student-athletes must sign a statement in which they accept the responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the CSUSM medical staff, including signs and symptoms of concussions. During the review and signing process, student-athletes should be presented with educational material on concussions.


Additional info about concussions can be found here