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By Kathy Yanchus 070707-70 o n “'METROLIND WEST MEDIA GROUP Catholic school board revises concussion protocol Research shod/s- aétlylties that ~require con- centration can cause a student’s concussion symptoms to reappear or worsen so it’s just as important to ‘help students as they return to learn in the classroom as it is to help them return to physical activity,” according to the in a timely and effective mannet in address- ing this comment: ' . ' ::~‘ I" t} -'.- {g ‘ 'This committee examined and refined the joint to address the needs of our school board,” said Overholt. The updated document includes an outline of the signs and symptoms of a concussion, as well as documentation for teachers, coach- es and parents to follow in monitoring a stu- dent's return to school and physical activity. Staff also will be trained in concussion pre- vention strategies. 'Recognizing that concussion research is on- going, our protocoi will continue to evolve with the development and implementation of this research,” said Overholt.