concussion basic information
Medical term for a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or hit to the head
What is concussion?
This common symptom of a concussion makes it difficult to think, focus, or remember
What is confusion?
Least severe grade of a concussion, where a person does not loose consciousness
What is Grade 1?
After a concussion, patients are often advised to reduce this type of activity, especially when recovering
What is screen time?
A concussion can cause the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull, will potentially lead to damage of
What is brain cells?
People who are concussed often describe seeing these instead of losing consciousness
What is stars or black and white spots?
A Grade 2 concussion may cause a person to loose consciousness for up to this many minutes
What is 5 minutes?
This type of therapy helps concussion patients with balance and coordination problems by targeting the vestibular system
What is vestibular therapy?
Most common cause of concussions, affects people of all ages
What is falling?
One of the most common symptoms of a concussion, along with ringing in the ears, nausea, and dizziness
What is a headache?
A Grade 3 concussion is considered this and may cause a person to lose consciousness for more than 5 minutes
This therapy may be recommended for concussion patients who experience mood changes or mental health challenges
What is behavioral health therapy?
Concussions are common for athletes of these two contact sports
What is football and soccer?
This term describes the loss of memory in regards to the event that caused the concussion
What is amnesia?
A person with a Grade 3 concussion may experience this symptom, causing them to have difficulty forming or saying words correctly
What is slurred speech?
As part of concussion recovery, individuals are often eased back into normal activities with this form of gentle physical activity
What is light aerobic exercise?
Another major cause of concussions, is an accident that often involves cars
What is a car accident?
Symptoms such as trouble sleeping, loss of concentration or memory, and sensitivity to light and noise may not appear until this amount of time after a concussion
What is days?
These types of therapies help a person recover from a concussion, commonly include behavioral health support and light aerobic exercises
What is physical, occupational, and vestibular therapy?
Concussion pain and discomfort are sometimes managed with these medications, though patients must avoid over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs
What is concussion pain medication?