Concussion Information

According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine¹ and the Concussion in Sport Group consensus statement², “Sport-related concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, neck or body resulting in an impulsive force being transmitted to the brain that occurs in sports and exercise-related activities… Symptoms and signs may present immediately, or evolve over minutes or hours, and commonly resolve within days, but may be prolonged…Sport-related concussion results in a range of clinical symptoms and signs that may or may not involve loss of consciousness.

• 2. Patricios JS, Schneider KJ, Dvorak J, et al Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022 British Journal of Sports Medicine 2023;57:695-711.

Option 1: Arrange an appointment/consultation with an Athletic Trainer:

https://clubsports-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/health-safety/athletic-trainer-office-hours/

• The Athletic Trainer will guide the return to play progression which will include a referral to Sport Medicine Physician; this should be done after all concussions or concern for concussion.

OR……

Option 2: Arrange an appointment with MIT Medical Urgent Care:

https://medical-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/services/urgent-care

• If you are seen first at urgent care, please then schedule an appointment/consultation with an Athletic Trainer (see above) for return to academic activity and physical activity plan

Additional Information:

*These appointments should be made as soon as possible to ensure optimal recovery. Failure to follow-up with a proper health-care provider and following the steps outlined above can significantly delay your recovery as well as put you at risk for further injury.

**COVID-19 Restrictions – If you are a club student-athlete on a roster, but not on-campus/in the area of campus, please seek care from your local primary care provider or urgent care.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

MIT Police/MIT EMS (use for on-campus ambulance request):

617-253-1212

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MIT Medical 24 Hour Phone Assistance:

617-252-4481

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Off campus ambulance request:

911

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Due to your injury, a decrease in cognitive load or stimulus may be important to aid with recovery and healing. This includes reducing class attendance, reading, screen time, computer work, and p-sets. If academic accommodations are needed, please contact the one of the following departments to inform them that you are under medical observation for a concussion or possible concussion:

For undergraduate students:

1. Student Support Services (S³):
   • s3-support@mit.edu
   • 617-253-4861
   • Don’t take any exams or submit any P-sets without discussing this with the Athletic Trainer or S³
2. Disability and Access Services (DAS):
   • Das-student@mit.edu
   • 617-253-1674

For graduate students:

1. Office of Graduate Education (OGE)
   • gradsupport@mit.edu
   • 617-253-4860
2. Student Disability Services (SDS)
   • Das-student@mit.edu
   • 617-253-1674

Professors:

1. Consider notifying your professors and TAs about your injury and that a decrease in cognitive load or stimulus has been recommended by the MIT Sports Medicine Staff.
2. Please let them know that you have been in contact with Student Support Services, Student Disability Services, or Office of Graduate Education and seeking academic accommodations through their office.