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  2. Concussions in sport - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. Health issues in youth sports - Wikipedia

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    Multiple concussions appear to have a cumulative effect on memory performance. [20] If an athlete returns to competition before being completely healed, they are more susceptible to suffer another concussion. A repeat concussion can have a much slower recovery rate and be accompanied by increased symptoms and long-term effects.

  4. Concussions in high school sports - Wikipedia

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    Student-athletes may be put at risk in school sports, creating concern about concussions and brain injury. [1] A concussion [2] can be caused by a direct blow to the head, or an indirect blow to the body that causes reactions in the brain. The result of a concussion is neurological impairment that may resolve spontaneously but may also have ...

  5. How a concussion can affect the brain, and what Dolphins ...

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    Concussions affect millions of kids and teens a year. While concussions aren’t usually life-threatening, the brain injury can affect a person’s brain function for days, weeks or longer.

  6. 'I Thought I Understood Everything About Concussions Until It ...

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    For this dad, it taught me about the importance of dedicated concussion researchers, doctors and athletic trainers who are teaming up to discover the newest ways to diagnose and treat concussions.

  7. Lasting brain changes seen in college athletes after concussion

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    The brain may show signs of concussion for months or years after the injury occurred, according to a Canadian study of college athletes. Lasting brain changes seen in college athletes after concussion

  8. Pediatric concussion - Wikipedia

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    Concussions are one of the most common traumatic head injuries involved with sports or injuries; children under the age of eighteen having the highest rate among all age groups. [51] Among various sports that were observed, soccer was found to have the highest number of concussions followed by football and basketball, respectively. [52]

  9. 'Concussions are no joke.' Westchester player let football go ...

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    The concussion was so severe the athlete had to receive outside vestibular rehabilitation, which is designed to address things like persistent balance impairment and dizziness. Future ...