Rebecca+Injury+Stories-CMP

=Sports Injury Stories=
 * By: Rebecca**

Zach played football and baseball and was a very talented athlete. He was injured in a game, but went back in anyways. Grade 1: momentary confusion lasting less than 15 minutes Grade 3: loss of consciousness, symptoms lasting over an hour
 * Onlookers said they saw no signs of injury
 * Zach had a concussion
 * Now he cannot walk or talk
 * Requires current assistance from his family
 * Can result in death

No loss of consciousness Confusion lasts between 15 minutes and 1 hour MRI of the brain if symptoms occur more than once a week The athlete may return to the game after 1 week if no symptoms occur Preform tests: tell time, count digits backwards, months of the year, run a 40-yard sprint, push-ups...
 * Tests strength and mental status
 * Tests coordination
 * Run, cut left and right, stand on 1 leg