Articles tagged: concussion causes
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Corwin Brown A concussion is a momentary loss of consciousness and brain function that occurs after a blow to the head. The unconsciousness can last for several seconds, minutes or hours. A person with a concussion can have a full recovery. Recovery usually occurs within a day. written by Corwin Brown Concussion is a change in mental status caused by trauma (shock). It is accompanied by confusion, loss of memory, and, sometimes, loss of consciousness. written by Peter Kent Roughly 1.4 million Americans incur a traumatic brain injury each year, and one of the main activities that can lead to a brain injury is participation in sports. Understanding what resources are available to those affected by a sports-related traumatic brain injury can help to deal with the after effects of what can be debilitating injuries. << previous page 1 next page>> |