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| | Sport-Related Concussion |
 | | The second concussion may occur after a seemingly minor injury such as a blow to the chest that is strong enough to jar the brain. | | | The unconscious athlete must have the cervical (neck) spine immobilized as a precaution and must be transported by ambulance to a hospital for medical evaluation and a CT scan of the head. | | | Because a concussion damages the brain, an athlete must be examined by a medical professional before returning to play. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Concussion |
| | A concussion is a significant blow to the head that may result in unconsciousness (see also concussion - first aid). | | | The length of unconsciousness may relate to the severity of the concussion. | | | It is thought that there may be microscopic shearing of nerve fibers in the brain from the sudden acceleration or deceleration resulting from the injury to the head. |
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| | Concussion - DrGreene.com |
| | Concussions and head injuries are not contagious, although the risk-taking behavior that leads to them can be. | | | With any concussion, the risk is much higher from a second concussion soon after the first one (called the second impact syndrome) because the healing brain is not able to regulate blood flow as well. | | | Repeated concussions increase the risks of acute or ongoing problems. |
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| | Concussion and lasting brain damage is an especially significant risk for boxers, since the goal of the sport is, in fact, to deliver a concussion to the opponent. | | | The duration of unconsciousness and degree of confusion are very important indicators of the severity of the injury and help guide the diagnostic process and treatment decisions. | | | While concussion usually resolves on its own without lasting effect, it can set the stage for a much more serious condition. |
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| | CONCUSSION PREVENTION |
| | More studies need to be done to further substantiate the relationship between mouthguards and concussion prevention, however, as Dr E. Williams has stated, "scientific research is difficult because we do not presently have a biofeedback articulated headform with injury sensing capabilities to provide realistic responses, injury assessment, and force tolerance of the jaw joint". | | | During a blow to the chin, in most instances, the temporal bone is violated as it houses and ports cranial nerve trunks as they exit the base of the brain, blood supply to the brain, and auditory and balance mechanisms. | | | However, practical experience has shown us a relationship is evident. |
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| | CONCUSSION IN CHILDREN |
| | The longer your child was unconscious the more serious the concussion may be. | | | Each additional concussion your child has may increase his risk of having problems later in life. | | | Your child may also have had other injuries at the same time as the concussion, like a neck or face injury. |
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| | The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Summary and Agreement Statement of the First International Conference on Concussion ... |
| | Recognizing the importance of a detailed concussion history and appreciating the fact that many athletes will not recognize all the concussions they may have suffered in the past, a detailed concussion history is of value. | | | As the ability to treat or reduce the effects of concussive injury after the event is minimal, education of athletes, colleagues, and those working with them as well as the general public is a mainstay of progress in this field. | | | Athletes and their healthcare providers must be educated regarding the detection of concussion, its clinical features, assessment techniques, and principles of safe return to play. |
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| | eMedicine - Concussion : Article by David T Bernhardt, MD |
| | Mild concussions may go unnoticed by teammates, coaches, and even the athletes. | | | Subdural hematoma is a rare injury in the athlete presenting with a presumed concussion. | | | Education: Educating allied health professionals, coaches, and families about recognition and acute management of a concussion and the difficulties involved with a concussion is important. |
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| | Mild Concussion Causes Emotional Upsets |
| | The emotional effects of having a mild concussion have not been studied much, writes researcher Lynda M. Mainwaring, PhD, a psychologist and professor of physical and health education at the University of Toronto. | | | Within 72 hours of receiving a mild concussion, each injured athlete was tested for mood changes -- and tested several more times during the season. | | | But after a mild concussion, athletes have displayed significant emotional distress: frustration, depression, tension, confusion, and anger, writes Mainwaring. |
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| | Concussions |
| | The doctor will probably recommend that a person with a concussion take acetaminophen or other aspirin-free medications for headaches. | | | After a concussion, the brain needs time to heal. | | | An individual who has a grade 3 concussion should see a doctor as quickly as possible. |
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| | MASSACHUSETTS HOCKEY ON-LINE ** Concussion - "Now I know it when I see it!" |
| | Head injuries (Concussion) can be fatal if not treated properly.... | | | This is the most common, yet most difficult form of concussion to recognize. | | | GRADE II With a grade 2 concussion, the athlete is not rendered unconscious but exhibits confusion and has amnesia for the events following the impact (post-traumatic amnesia). |
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| | A Heads-Up Warning on Concussion |
| | "Concussion is a very common injury on the high school level, but the issue is generally given little attention and is not well understood." | | | Those athletes were nine times more likely than other athletes to have symptoms of concussion. | | | And with each incidence, they may be more susceptible to injuries from even mild future hits, suggests a new study. |
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| | Post Concussion Syndrome |
| | Far too much of the focus in the study of what the researchers always call "mild" brain injury, is trying to predict how serious a brain injury will become, based upon the way in which the patient interacts with medical professionals in the acute stage. | | | Certainly, if there was no concussion, there isn't likely to be a brain injury. | | | To begin this discussion, we must summarize our theory of the pathology of subtle brain injury. |
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| | Concussion of the brain definition - First Aid: health and medical information written and reviewed by our ... |
| | This reduces blood flow to the brain and lowers the rate at which oxygen is delivered to the brain. | | | Concussion of the brain definition - First Aid: health and medical information written and reviewed by our board-certified physicians | | | Objective signs of concussion: The signs of concussion observed by medical staff in athletes with a concussion, according to The American Medical Association (AMA), include the following: |
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| | Concussion |
| | Mild to moderate brain injuries, including concussions, are common injuries among athletes. | | | The sudden force or sudden stop involved in a traffic accident may bruise your brain. | | | Your doctor may ask questions about the accident and may conduct a neurological exam. |
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| | Head Injuries: Concussions |
| | Return to play after a concussion is based on the amount of time it takes to assure healing of the brain and the ability to protect the head/brain from further injury during a practice or contest. | | | It is to be recommended that referees report all concussions to union medical officers for follow-up. | | | The important thing is to recognize these injuries on the field and have qualified medical personnel evaluate all concussions. |
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| | Concussion |
| | After a concussion, the brain does not work right for a while. | | | Because these recommendations vary, parents should seek medical attention for any child with a concussion. | | | Loss of consciousness may or may not occur, but confusion or problems with awareness or memory are usually present. |
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| | Nationally Renowned Concussion Researcher Joins UPMC |
| | As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Lovell will direct the program's focus on evaluating the neurocognitive effects of concussion and developing better methods of determining when it is safe for an athlete to return to sport following a concussion," added Dr. Fu. | | | Nationally Renowned Sports Concussion Researcher Joins UPMC Health System | | | The system is called ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). |
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| | 3. Caution about concussion |
| | Yes, but a one-year study of Canadian athletes found much the same thing (see "Concussions Among..." in the bibliography). | | | "Based on the study, once you have had a concussion, within a seven-year window, you at a greater risk of sustaining another injury," he said. | | | Most concussions do not cause loss of consciousness. |
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| | Brain Injury and Concussion Information |
| | Our starting point of what we now simply call "subtle brain injury" continues to be overcoming the prevalent misconception that even though there was no documented loss of consciousness, no blow to the head, negative imaging studies that there can be a profound permanent change in the way the brain works, after a concussion. | | | he Brain Injury Information Page provides information about brain injury, concussion, coma and head injury, for TBI survivors, spouses and caregivers. | | | We have substantially expanded our efforts to explain the science of "subtle brain injury" in our website: |
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| | Brain Injury and Concussion |
| | People with a concussion need to be seen by a doctor. | | | Sometimes the injury makes it hard for people to recognize or to admit that they are having problems. | | | Doctors often call this type of brain injury a "concussion" or a "closed head injury." Doctors may describe these injuries as "mild" because concussions are usually not life threatening. |
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| | Brain Injury In Sports |
| | This concept of injury-induced vulnerability has been put forth to describe the fact that patients suffering from head injury are extremely vulnerable to the consequences of even minor changes in cerebral blood flow and/or increases in intracranial pressure and apnea.... | | | Typically, the emotional damage is intense, affecting family and friends for years afterward and sometimes leading to the breakup of previously stable family units. | | | A concussion is defined a head-trauma-induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. |
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| | Your doctor will examine you and test your strength, balance, reflexes and memory. | | | The unconsciousness can last for several seconds, minutes or hours. | | | A person with a concussion can have a full recovery. |
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| | Definitions of these disorders vary widely, and carry different meaning among individual doctors. | | | Hugh R. MacMahon, MD Neurology, Sea, WA If you've been helped by the information on this site help us to keep it here for you | | | PCS is a specific set of neuropsychological (thinking, behavioral, and emotional) disorders caused by traumatic brain injury, aka concussion. |
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| | Head injury / concussion (12-24 months) |
| | What should I do if I think my child has had a concussion? | | | • What should I do if I think my child has had a concussion? | | | A concussion can also cause a headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, numbness, extreme weakness, vision problems, and confusion, although it may be hard to tell whether a young child is having these symptoms. |
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| | Concussion -- eCureMe.com |
| | Inactivity -- activities may be restricted based on the length of unconsciousness and the history of prior injuries. | | | A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury characterized by a transient loss of consciousness without gross anatomical abnormalities of the brain. | | | A concussion may be diagnosed by a physician with a history of accidents and neurologic examinations. |
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| | Ontario Brain Injury Association - Concussion Resources |
| | Relationship between postconcussion headache and neuropsychological test performance in high school athletes | | | Violent movement of the brain causes a cascade of metabolic changes that are responsible for many of the symptoms of concussion. | | | This module provides a basic description of a concussion as an "altered state of consciousness that results from a trauma". |
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| | Concussion |
| | Brain injury attorney provides information about brain injury, concussion, coma, and head injury for TBI survivors. | | | Care Journal : Diseases and Conditions : Concussion | | | Duck wrestler sees career end.(Sports)(Eric Webb: The senior leaves the sport due to multiple concussions.) : An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) |
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| | Table of contents for The heads-up on sport concussion |
| | New Research and the Future Research Digest Appendix A: Essential Information for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches Appendix B: Resources Signs and Symptoms Assessment, Evaluation, and Treatment Sport-Specific Concerns Long-Term Effects Return to Play Educating Athletes About Concussion References About the Author | | | Chapter 3: Assessment and Evaluation Clinical History Sideline Assessment Strategies Balance Testing Neuroimaging Techniques Neuropsychological Testing The Role of Grading Scales in Assessment How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Concussion? | | | Research Digest Chapter 2: Brain Processes and Symptoms What Happens in the Brain During a Concussion? |
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| | Concussion in Sports -- familydoctor.org |
| | A concussion is an injury to the brain. | | | After several concussions, your doctor may talk with you about changing sports. | | | familydoctor.org Home > Conditions A to Z > Brain and Nervous System Disorders > Concussion |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Concussion in Ch. 87, Head Injuries |
| | People with postconcussion syndrome may be given drugs used to treat headache (see Headaches: Introduction) or dizziness (see Dizziness and Vertigo: Introduction). | | | A person who has a concussion may temporarily feel dazed or mildly confused. | | | Postconcussion syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur after a concussion. |
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| | Concussion, Family Guide to Neuromedicine |
| | The treatment for a concussion is usually to watch the person closely for any change in level of consciousness. | | | The classic concussion, which is the most severe form, occurs when the person loses consciousness for a brief period of time and has no memory of the event. | | | The mild concussion occurs when the person does not lose consciousness (pass out) but may seem dazed. |
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| | Some people may experience lingering symptoms such as headache, dizziness, disrupted sleep, irritability and poor concentration for weeks or even months. | | | A concussion is a short-lived disturbance in brain function caused by a mild head injury that causes: | | | Doctors once believed that these symptoms, called post-concussion syndrome, were mainly psychological, but we now understand that they are caused by subtle damage to the brain. |
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| | A tea brewed from its fleshy stems immediately heals 1-2 concussion hits and cures the common cold and related respiratory illnesses. | | | Large individuals may grow 1' high and wide, but most are only one third that size. | | | Caranan heals 2-8 concussion hits and relieves pain and swelling, frequently reducing injury penalties (GM discretion). |
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| | Sports: LB Sims (concussion) likely to miss Duke game |
| | "Ernie has had several concussions this year, but not bad," Bowden said. | | | But we wouldn't dare play him if it was a risk. | | | Sports: LB Sims (concussion) likely to miss Duke game |
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| | Brain Injury Library |
| | Concussion In Sports: Links to and resources concerning concussion in sports. |
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| | Concussion Magazine - Contact Info |
| | This website is updated much more erraticly, but we'll try and keep up. | | | Concussion is currently published four times a year by Concussion Productions. | | | Now you can send us any old photo of skating or surfing or whatever, but we're really looking for good slam photos, backyard pools, road kill, and other painful blood-and-guts type stuff. |
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| | Merriam-Webster Online |
| | For More Information on "concussion" go to Britannica.com | | | Get the Top 10 Search Results for "concussion" | | | Now you can take the Eleventh Edition with you anywhere as Franklin's new Speaking Electronic Handheld! |
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| | Amazon.com: Music: Concussion |
| | But even though the album primarily lacks the full instrumentations like on "East Autumn Grin", it does not disappoint musically, lyrically, or emotionally. | | | After two just amazing albums with "Mayday", and "East Autumn Grin", Ryan meets the most ultimate mellowness on "Concussion". |
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