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  2. Concussion grading systems - Wikipedia

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    Concussion grading systems are sets of criteria used in sports medicine to determine the severity, or grade, of a concussion, the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. At least 16 such systems exist, [ 1 ] and there is little agreement among professionals about which is the best to use. [ 2 ]

  3. Second-impact syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Second-impact syndrome (SIS) occurs when the brain swells rapidly, and catastrophically, after a person has a second concussion before symptoms from an earlier one have subsided. This second blow may occur minutes, days, or weeks after an initial concussion, [ 1 ] and even the mildest grade of concussion can lead to second impact syndrome. [ 2 ]

  4. Concussions in sport - Wikipedia

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    Second-impact syndrome is a result of a second head injury before the brain has adequate time to heal between concussions. [3] It typically give signs and symptoms of a post-concussion syndrome (visual, motor, or sensory abnormalities and difficulties with cognitive processes).

  5. Playing sports with a concussion doubles recovery time - AOL

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  6. We need to level the playing field for kids who have ...

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    Following traumatic brain injuries, occupational therapy can play a crucial role in recovery. I was shocked to learn that 31% of children hospitalized with TBI have unmet or unrecognized needs for ...

  7. Children's concussion recovery: Some screen time better ... - AOL

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    A Canadian study followed 700 children in the first seven to 10 days following a head injury.

  8. Concussions in rugby union - Wikipedia

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    Second-impact syndrome is when a player has obtained a second concussion when you either return to field the same day, or return to play before a complete recovery from a previous concussion. This is a result from brain swelling, from vascular congestion and increased intracranial pressure, this can be fatal to a player as it is a very ...

  9. Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire - Wikipedia

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    In one study, higher average severity scores were associated with patients involved in litigation at the time the questionnaire was administered. [9] Studies using other neuropsychological assessments for post-concussion syndrome or general cognitive performance have also shown poor test-taker effort to affect the reported severity of symptoms ...