How can I prevent concussion?

How can I prevent concussion?

To reduce the risk of concussions:

• Always wear seatbelts in the car and buckle children in safety seats.
• Wear a helmet that fits when biking, riding a motorcycle, skating, skiing, horseback riding, or playing contact sports. A helmet should be secure and not move when you shake your head, but not be uncomfortably tight.
• Prevent falls on stairs by putting up handrails.
• Install safety gates on stairs to protect young children.
• Put grab bars in the bathroom, with nonslip mats in the tub and on floors.
• Improve lighting and remove trip hazards.
• Install safety guards by windows to keep children from falling out.
• Strengthen your neck muscles. Strong neck muscles may be able to help absorb some of the impact of blows to the head and decrease the risk of concussion.