Help fund research into brain damage caused by concussion.
The Concussion Awareness Recovery Run, Inc, a 501(c )3 non-profit (CARR) exists to develop awareness of concussions, the signs and symptoms, the recovery process. In addition, we provide financial donations for concussion research, and financial assistance for tutors to those students who have suffered a concussion, enabling them to stay on track with their education
Concussion can have both a direct and indirect effect on learning, often making efficient processing difficult.
Some Common Symptoms of a Concussion:
- Physical: Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Double Vision, Sensitivity to light and noise
- Cognitive: Difficulty remembering, Difficulty concentrating and focusing, and Feeling mentally foggy
- Emotional: Irritable, Sad, Nervous, Emotional more than usual
- Sleep: Trouble falling asleep, Sleeping more than usual, Sleeping less than usual
Today, there is gaining evidence that using a concussed brain to learn can make concussion symptoms worse and possibly prolong the recovery.
The Recovery Goal:
- to return to pre-injury cognitive functioning
- to return to pre-injury balance functioning
- absence of symptoms when at rest
- absence of symptoms when participating in physical or cognitive activity
Recovery can take several days, several weeks, or several months. To promote a speedy recovery it may require both physical and mental rest.
Physicians May Recommend:
- absence from school or half-days – decreasing brain activity decreases symptoms and increases the healing process
- avoid computer use, texting, video games, television, loud music
- do not participate in physical activities until cleared by a physician
For more information go to www.cdc.gov/concussion
