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Concussion Health

Concussion Health
August 24, 2018Concussionsconcussionshealth tipshealthy lifestylesports injurysports medicine

 

Did you know . . . 

  • an estimated 1.6 – 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year,
  • an estimated 5.3 million Americans live with a traumatic brain injury-related disability (CDC),
  • most concussions occur without losing consciousness,
  • actually, a loss of consciousness happens in only about 10% of concussion cases.

 

 

A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary or some instances, lasting disruption of normal brain function. A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body. 

Concussion symptoms may last from a few days to several months. Some may never go away. Concussions can cause symptoms that interfere with work, school, and one’s social life.

Symptoms of concussions:

  • headaches
  • dizziness
  • confusion
  • balance problems
  • loss of consciousness
  • memory loss
  • fatigue
  • vision change
  • hearing impairment
  • mood change
  • nausea
  • decreased attention
  • loss of energy

 

Leading causes of concussions:

  • sports
  • falls
  • motor vehicle-related injuries
  • unintentionally being struck by or against an obstacle
  • assaults

 

 

What you need to know about concussions: 

  • Many people think of a concussion as a sudden, one-time traumatic event, however, a concussion is due to a series of metabolic (biochemical) changes in the brain that are set off by the traumatic event. 
  • Some people will have obvious symptoms, such as passing out or forgetting what happened prior to the injury. But others will show no signs at all.
  • Falls are the leading cause of non-sports related concussions.
  • Repeated concussions or a severe concussion may lead to long-lasting problems with movement, learning, or speaking.
  • Reports show an increasing number of retired NFL players who have suffered concussions have developed memory or cognitive issues, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  • Never return to play or vigorous activity while signs or symptoms of a concussion are present.
  • Rest is essential after a concussion because it helps the brain to heal.

 

 

To learn more about concussion health, tune into Inside Sports Medicine on 97.1 The Ticket this Sunday, August 26 at 8 am EST, we’ll have powerlifter, Matt Ogurek in studio. 

 

 

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Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Popular Science, BrainLine, CNN

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