Concussion
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body.
- 30% of concussions occur at training
- Fewer than 10% of sport related concussions involve a loss of consciousness like blacking out, seeing stars
- 47% of athletes do not report feeling any symptoms after a concussive blow
Concussion symptoms may include but are not limited to, loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.
BASELINE TESTING
Testing brain function before concussion gives us measures to determine if you have a concussion and plan a safe return to sport. These tests can offer healthcare practitioners with an objective benchmark on which to compare should a patient sustain a concussion.
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