Recognize. Respond. Recover.
Concussion Superstars
A non-profit organization dedicated to educating children and young adults about how
they can prevent concussions in different sports and how they can recover.
Welcome to Concussion Superstars!
A non-profit organization dedicated to educating children and young adults about how
they can prevent concussions in different sports and how they can recover.
Concussions
The brain floats inside the skull, supported by fluids and membranes. Blows to the head cause the brain to shift and hit the skull, which can lead to bruising of the brain. The impact from the initial blow and the bruising from the shifting of the brain aren’t the…
What Is a Concussion?
Prevention
Symptoms
Concussion symptoms can affect thinking, balance, mood, sleep, and physical health. Learn the warning signs and understand when symptoms require medical evaluation.
Recovery
Most individuals recover fully from a concussion with appropriate management and rest. Learn about evidence-based recovery strategies, return-to-school guidelines, return-to-play protocols, and when to seek further medical care.
Prevention
The CDC recommends the following to reduce concussions in sports: Football: Limit contact during practices, enforce rules about unfair play and illegal contact, make sure athletes are wearing properly fitted helmets, remove any tripping hazards from the field…
Symptoms
Emotional Symptoms: the frontal lobe of our brain plays a major role in emotion regulation, personality, and impulse control. If damage occurs to this area, you may experience impulsive behavior, anger, sadness, or anxiety. Recovery: See a therapist..
Recovery
In this exciting book, Nora Fotuhi, the founder and president of Concussion Superstar Organization, teaches you how you can tap into your brain’s innate healing ability to expedite your recovery from concussions and get back to your usual..
Human Brain Facts
In this human brain facts video for kids learn the structure and function of this amazing organ of the body that controls most of the actions of your body and enables you to learn, think and even dream!!