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Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head, body, or face is a common injury associated with sports and can affect people of all ages. A concussion is defined as a "complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces". [1]
The controversy surrounding the existence of second impact syndrome may play a role in the known and recorded incidence. [40] The United States seemingly has far more reported cases of second-impact syndrome than elsewhere. [40] The patients affected most often include young adults and adolescents that are 16 to 19 years old. [40]
Concussion rehabilitation options: The Concussion Alliance How to prevent falls: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Head injury and risk of dementia: Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal ...
A sports-related traumatic brain injury is a serious accident which may lead to significant morbidity or mortality.Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports are usually a result of physical contact with another person or stationary object, [1] These sports may include boxing, gridiron football, field/ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, wrestling, auto racing, cycling, equestrian ...
The 'Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk' scheme aims to highlight the risks of traumatic brain injury and offer resources on the subject, they said in a joint statement. The ...
Soccer coach Brittni Souder says there needs to be a culture change to not allow players back on the field if they are experiencing concussion symptoms. Former soccer star brings awareness to the ...
The RPQ is used to determine the presence and severity of post-concussion syndrome (PCS), a set of somatic, cognitive, and emotional symptoms following traumatic brain injury that may persist anywhere from a week, [1] to months, [2] or even more than six months. [1] [3] The RPQ has been cited in over 40 papers. [4]
Concussions may have consequences that are not immediately apparent. Concussions can affect sleep quality and may cause sleep patterns to become inconsistent. Some nights an individual may sleep for an extended period of time whereas in others sleep time can be short. With acute concussions, sleep occurs for longer durations when compared to ...