Why Head-butting is bad: Concussions

Causes

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Concussions can occur when this tissue suffers traumatic force or is subject to drastic acceleration/deceleration situations

The Brain

200

Concussions have been found to alter this type of cells metabolism and excitability

A Neuron

300

This type of injury is responsible for more than 50% of concussions especially in the 16-34 year old age group

Sports Injuries

Signs and Symptoms

100

These three physical symptoms of concussions are associated with the feeling you get when drinking 12 beers after Tomas' MSK Final

Dizziness, Nausea and Fatigue

200

This emotional symptom of concussions is associated with that feeling you get during a big presentation for Tomas, Tania, and Steph's therapeutic exercise class

Anxiety

300

This cognitive symptom of concussions is associated with.. uhh... uhm.. I forget

Memory Loss

Grades

100

This grade of concussion is associated with no loss of consciousness and less than 30 minutes of post traumatic amnesia

Grade I

200

This grade of concussion is associated with loss of consciousness for less than 5 minutes or experiences of amnesia between 30 minutes and 24 hours

Grade II

300

This grade of concussion is associated with loss of consciousness lasting longer than 5 minutes or amnesia lasting longer than 24 hours

Grade III

Treatment

100

This type of therapy can be very beneficial to provide relaxation and a low-stress environment helpful for recovering from concussions

Massage Therapy

200

This activity has been labelled as dangerous for those with concussions in the past but experts now see it is an essential part of recovery from concussions

Sleep

300

This type of exercise has been associated with faster recovery and reduced risk of delayed recovery from concussions

Aerobic Exercise