Jefferson Jaguars Football

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that is characterized by a myriad of symptoms, clinical presentations, and recovery trajectories.

 

Please contact Jefferson athletic trainer Kyle Pelzer (cell: 763-742-9336 Email: kylepelzer@tcomn.com) if a concussion is suspected.

 

 For further recommendations and resources call 952-456-7777 to schedule an appointment with a Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) sports medicine physician.

 

TCO offers comprehensive concussion treatment and management services. TCO physicians specialize in concussion management from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. Each physician works directly with patients and TCO team members to create an individualized treatment plan and help speed recovery.

 

CONCUSSION

SPECIALTY CLINICS

 

TCO EDINA

4010 West 65th St

Edina, MN, 55435

(952) 456-7000

 

TCO BURNSVILLE

1000 W 140th St, #201

Burnsville, MN, 55337

(952) 808-3000

 

Concussion 101: https://tcomn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/concussion_brochure.pdf

 

 

SAMPLE MEALS

Breakfast Choices

• Whole wheat bagel w/ peanut butter

• Yogurt w/ granola

• Egg white omelet with turkey or ham and cheese (can mix in fresh veggies)

• Fruit smoothie with protein powder

• Whole wheat toast

• Cereal (avoid those high in sugar)

•Fruit (bananas can help with muscle cramps)

 

Lunch Choices

• Meat sandwich on multi-grain or whole wheat bread

• Chicken breast

• Fruit

• Tuna

• Pita or wrap filled with meat, cheese, fresh veggies, or really anything fresh

• Cold pasta noodles with fresh veggies, chicken breast, tuna or crab (go light on the dressing)

• String cheese

• Fresh salad (add favorite toppings)

• Peanut butter sandwich

Dinner Choices

• Pasta with marinara sauce

• Chicken breast (preferably grilled)

• Kabobs

• Fresh fruit and veggies

• Salads

• Steak

•Baked potato

• Seafood (shrimp, crab, lobster, tuna)

• Brown rice (can add veggies or meat)

• Tacos

• Black beans

• Turkey burger

 

 

Snack Choices

• Yogurt

• Fruit & Veggies

• Nuts

• Dried fruit

• Granola bar

• Fruit smoothie

•Chocolate milk

• Applesauce

• String cheese

• Banana w/ peanut butter

• Protein shake

•Reduced fat popcorn

•Hard boiled eggs