Many people associate concussions with noticeable trauma to the head. That is not my story. My first concussion occurred playing girls’ soccer, a sport I loved. In the spring of 2016, at the age of twelve, I got my first concussion when a player's elbow slammed into the back of my head. I remember the impact hurting, but pain never stopped the game. “Walk it off” was always the motto in girls’ soccer. I continued to play competitive soccer which resulted in multiple injuries. It wasn’t until later that my progressive symptoms required visits to medical specialists and numerous tests. Could this be a concussion?
Emmilee Jordan Concussion Story (pdf)
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One of the reasons concussion awareness is so close to my heart, is because I have had multiple concussions. This then resulted in Post-Concussive Syndrome. I hope by sharing my story this will encourage those who my be experiencing something similar. To read about me and my story click the link below
Emmilee Jordan - Miss Outstanding Teen- Social Initiatives Statment (pdf)
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