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    Post-Concussion-Syndrome (PCS) is a form of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). PCS is caused when a traumatic brain injury occurs do to an outside force (such as accidents) and the patient becomes concussed. Do to this, PCS is an environmental disease. PCS can also refer to the symptoms that a person may get directly after getting a concussion or initial trauma but many professionals’ use the term PCS to describe what happens to a person after they get a concussion

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    The concussion rates among high school, collegiate, and professional athletes is increasing at an alarming rate. The United States alone reports 1.6 to 3.8 million cases of sport-related concussions per year2-4, 9, 12. The 1.6 to 3.8 million does not account for the large number of concussions that remain unreported by athletes2-4, 9, 12. According to McCrory et al., a concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process that disturbs the brain, which is prompted by traumatic biomechanical

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    “Traumatic brain injury can result in longterm or lifelong physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional consequences” (US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 1998). I believe that traumatic brain injuries and post-concussion syndrome, along with the lingering to lasting effects they can have, should have more long-term studies done. There are high percentages of military, as well as athletes, which are diagnosed with both. My thought is that more knowledge and literature should be required to

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    Concussions in sport is becoming more and more common, it can occur in all sports from soccer to American football to body boarding and weather you're playing with your mates at lunchtime or play club or representative sport. Concussions can be caused by a hard blow or lots of shaking to the head, A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury or how doctors refer to it as a TBI it is bleeding to the brain or bruising to the brain. It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash or injuries

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    Concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) are the most common forms of traumatic brain injury. There are between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions a year that occur due to sports and recreation accidents alone (CDC). Mild concussions and MTBIs were once thought to be insignificant in terms of consequences. However, there now is significant evidence that neurological even with what is thought to be a mild injury, physiological, and cognitive changes can occur. Individuals sustaining mild brain

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    A concussion is when you go unconsciousness for a little while caused by a blow to the head. The term is also used loosely of the after effects such as confusion or temporary incapacity. Concussion is are known as a mild brain injury that is a mild brain injury MTBI mild head injury and a little head trauma. Some experts will define a concussion as a head injury with temporary loss of brain function which can cause some cognitive physical and emotional symptoms. Symptoms may also include headache

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    athletes are more vulnerable to concussions and head traumas, because they typically experience physical contact with other athletes. Due to personal problems or past experiences, a person that suffers mentally can obtain head traumas that can also lead to ALS or CTE. For this reason, athletes should be exposed to changes in rules and obtain a better knowledge of these diseases. Although physical contact sports can cause a player to suffer from ALS, CTE, or concussions, sports should

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    Concussions are a very serious involving contact sports. High school athletes are more likely to receive a brain injury than an older athlete. After receiving a concussion or any type of brain damage athletes should be required to sit out for a longer period of time. Concussions are caused by a direct hit to the head causing brain damage, which in this case leads to a concussion. These types of brain injuries are very dangerous and sometimes life threatening. If an athlete receives a concussion

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    Football’s Concussion Crisis and The After Effects The hot topic of concussions in football has attracted a considerable amount of unwanted attention in recent years. This problem is continuing to grow at a rapid rate, while our society is oblivious that a problem even exists. Many of us in today’s day in age know someone who has played football at the high school, collegiate, or professional level. The incidence of players who end up with concussions is astounding. It is interesting that someone

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    More than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur per year. Most athletes recover from head injuries, like concussions, if they take the time to properly manage the injury. Injured athletes should be required to sit out for longer periods of time to allow time for the brain to heal completely. The lack of rest time may lead to multiple concussions, permanent brain damage, and loss of memory or focus. Athletes need rest time in order to get back on the field in the future. Most athletes want to

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