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Minnesota is famous for its miserable winters. Despite this, as Minnesotans, we do not just endure winter, we embrace it. We go outside. We ski. We skate. We sled. We snowmobile. These activities are fun, but high speeds and slippery surfaces can lead to serious injuries, including concussions. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, stretching and damaging the brain cells and creating chemical changes in the brain. Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully, however some will have symptoms that last for days or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.
There is not one technique or safety equipment that is 100 percent effective in preventing concussion, but there are things you can do to help minimize the risks for concussion and other injuries while enjoying winter activities.
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