WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move back and forth quickly. This fast movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging the brain cells.

For more detailed information on concussions, please check the following sources:

• LCS - Concussion Information Sheet

• LCS - Student Return to Play/Activity

• Helpful Concussion Links

  • • NYS Department of Health: Concussion Management