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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲?
It depends, but here’s what we know…

According to the 𝐂𝐃𝐂, nearly 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 will sustain a concussion during their sports career. Recurrent concussions are linked to prolonged recovery times, mood changes, and lasting cognitive effects. Studies show that after a 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, the brain takes 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 to return to baseline, and symptoms may worsen with each episode.

⚠️ 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠: Returning to play before full recovery increases the risk of second impact syndrome—a rare but often fatal brain swelling that can happen even with a seemingly minor hit.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡?
After 𝐚𝐧𝐲 concussion, your teen should be fully symptom-free and cleared by a healthcare professional before returning to play. 

Multiple concussions in one season or persistent symptoms should trigger a serious talk about long-term safety and potential sport modification.

Their future depends on the brain that powers it. Protect it 🧠💪

As a parent- how many is too many in your book? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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