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ConcussionsIn sports
My experience
3 concussions Post concussion syndrome Migraine patient
What is a concussion? Mild form of traumatic brain injury Athletes are at strong risk for
concussions
Simple vs. Complex Simple Concussion- symptoms 7 to 10 days
Complex Concussion- persistent symptoms or prolonged cognitive impairment
Presence The most common head injury in sports 300,000 annually 8 football-related deaths per year due
to head injuries
Girls vs. Boys Girls rates of concussion Possibly due to biomechanical
differences More protective of female athletes
Treatment & Return to Play No general agreement Remains controversial Protecting from further
injury Symptom-free
Reoccurrence 3 to 6 times as likely to receive a
second concussion Cumulative effects Memory and reaction time
Post Concussion Syndrome Fatigue, headaches, equilibrium
disturbances, & difficulty concentrating Lasts for weeks or months
