terms and definitions
What is a concussion
What is a disturbance in brain function caused by direct of indirect force to the head.
Name three symptoms of a concussion
What is..
- headaches
- nausea/vomitting
-dizziness/blurred vision
-confusion/memory problems
-sensitivity to light or noise
Athlete of which sport have the highest association with CTE
What is... Football
How can concussions be avoided
What is...
- wear a helmet
-follow sports safety rules
- properly fitted equipment
- concussion baseline testing
Pertaining to CTE, what happens physically to the brain
What is a loss of nerve cells, scar tissue, tau proteins form and disturb the cells, cuasing them to die.
What does CTE stand for
What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Name three symptoms of CTE
- memory loss
- confusion
- impaired judgement
- impulse control problems
- aggression
- depression
- anxiety
- suicidal ideation or intention
Which position in football is least likely and most likely to get concussions and CTE
What is... the Kicker and the defensive and offensive line
How do you treat CTE
What is... trick question- there is no treatment for CTE
Pertaining to concussions, what phyisically happens to the brain
What is... stretched and damages brain tissue and abnormal brain activity.
Define CTE
What is a structural brain disease, due to a history of concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
What are some symptoms of the late stages of CTE
- dementia
-parkinsonism
- speech impairments
- changes in mood and behavior
What percentage of concussions go unreported and untreated
What is... 50-80%
How and when can you diagnose CTE
What is... diagnosed after death by postmortem neuropathological analysis
When does CTE first begin to occur
What is.. around thirties to forties
What is post concussion syndrome
occurs when symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury last longer than expected after the injury. this includes constant headaches and learning difficulties
How long after hitting your head can concussion symptoms show
What is... Usually within a few minutes or hours. BUT... some might not be obvious for a few days
What rules can help prevent concussions
What is... cannot hit a defenseless person in the act of catching the ball before they have secured it or throw the ball and suspension for illegal hits to the head
How can doctors diagnose concussions
What is...
- physical exams to check balance, strength, coordination and reflexes
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- neuropsychological testing
- neurodiagnostic testing
How many football players are expected to have CTE
What is... 14 out of 15 players- every retired play either has it or will get it