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Learn more about causes of concussions and ways to stay safe during volleyball season from our experts.","datePublished":"2017-10-05","dateModified":"2021-06-25","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/GettyImages-498130725.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/GettyImages-498130725.jpg","height":325,"width":753},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/10\/concussions-volleyball-infographic\/","about":["Concussion","Health Topics A-Z","Sports Medicine"],"wordCount":489,"keywords":["athlete","Concussion Athlete","concussion prevention","concussion sports","infographic","safety","sports","sports concussion","sports injury","UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program","Volleyball"],"articleBody":"Updated June 2021Volleyball has the overall lowest rate of concussion for all youth sports. Despite being a non-contact sport, volleyball players are still susceptible to concussions. So, what is the most common way concussions are sustained in volleyball? Are more concussions sustained during practice or games? Read on to learn more about concussions from volleyball.Learning the Latest Stats on Concussions from VolleyballThe following details the percentage of concussions from volleyball sustained during practices, games, and warm-ups:5% occur during practice4% occur during games1% occur during warm-upsAnd these are the most common ways to get a concussion in volleyball:1% ball-to-head contact2% player-to-player contact5% head-to-floor contactContact with the net\/pole can also be associated with concussions and closed head injuries.Knowing How to Recognize a ConcussionSymptoms may worsen with immediately continued exertion, so an athlete with a suspected concussion should not return to play until they are symptom-free. In observing a player whom you suspect may have sustained a concussion, you may notice they:Appear to be dazed or stunnedAre confused about their assignmentForget playsAre unsure of the game, score, or opponentMove clumsilyAnswer questions slowlyLose consciousness (even temporarily)Show a behavior or personality changeForget events prior to hit (retrograde)Forget events after hit (anterograde)The player may report experiencing:A headacheNauseaBalance problems or dizzinessDouble or fuzzy visionSensitivity to light or noiseSluggishnessFogginessChanges in sleep patternsConcentration or memory problemsA professional on the sidelines of a practice or game can conduct on-court cognitive testing, including:OrientationWhat stadium is this?What city is this?Who is the opposing team?What month is it?What day is it?Anterograde amnesiaAsk the athlete to repeat the following words: girl, dog, greenRetrograde amnesiaWhat happened in the prior set?What do you remember just prior to the hit?What was the score of the game prior to the hit?Do you remember the hit?ConcentrationRepeat the days of the week backward (starting with today).Repeat these numbers backward:63 (36 is correct)419 (914 is correct)Word list memoryAsk the athlete to repeat the three words from earlier: girl, dog, greenAny failure should be considered abnormal. Consult a concussion expert following a suspected concussion.Staying Safe on the CourtWhile there is a comparatively low risk of concussion in volleyball, there are still protective measures facilities, teams, and individual players should take to further minimize that risk. Here are just a few:Place protective pads on all net poles prior to beginning playAvoid crossing the court while serving is taking placeCall your ball to avoid collisionsRemove all extra equipment from the courtAlways serve and hit in the same directionDon\u2019t huddle during the other team\u2019s warmupThe UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program can help concussion patients through active treatment approaches. 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