What is a Concussion?

In today's post, we answer the real question: What is a Concussion? The most basic definition of a concussion is the most common head injury amongst all athletes. Some common syptoms of a concussion are headache, fatigue, dizziness, and lack of concentration. If you ignore a concussion, then you will suffer serious brain damage and life threatening effects. After you start recovering from the concussion, you are still not out of the water, you can suffer from post concussion syndrome. Post Concussion Syndrome is basically, you are still suffering effects of a concussion after you have so called "healed" from it. Some of the treatments to recover from a concussion are:

• Detailed screening and assessment of concussions and recommendations for proper healing of the injury.
• Treatment follow-up and evaluation, incorporating additional neuropsychological testing as needed. Recommendations may be made for more extensive neuropsychological services or neuroradiologic studies
• Therapies specific to address cognitive deficits.
• Full reporting back to the pediatrician or primary care doctor with an analysis, recommendations for return to play.
• Provide consultative, collaborative approach with all involved including the health care provider, education team and family members insuring each athlete is provided a custom program to meet their needs.               

The most important thing that you need to do when you suffer a concussion is notify your trainer and get the help that you need. Even the slightest symptoms could have major effects on your life if you don't address them. In my opinion it is good for people to not only know what a concussion is, but what they need to do to treat them. Concussions are a very serious injury and we need keep the people informed and aware of them.

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