Post-concussion syndrome

Injury Background As you well know concussions are not to be taken lightly. Throughout the past few years I have dealt with several concussed athletes but none as severe as this particular case. The severity of second impact syndrome is an evident threat to the future health of an athlete’s brain. In this case, you will see the effect of second impact syndrome on a 17-year-old female varsity hockey player and her struggle to finish 11th grade. This athlete was playing for a league outside of her

Concussions are a brain injury characterized by the onset of cognitive or physical functioning of a person according to article 3. Excerpt 3 also states that the causes of concussions are from a blow to the head, neck, face or even body. When you get a concussion short term effects include head aches, dizziness and even depression; (excerpt 1) , while long term effects include behavioral changes, mood disturbances and cognitive difficulties (excerpt 2). One concussion usually leads to short term

What Happens To The Brain During A concussion Ok, what is a concussion? “A blow or jolt to the head can disrupt the normal function of the brain. This is called a brain injury, or concussion”. The brain is, in many ways, the body’s best-protected organ. Besides the skull, it is shielded by multiple layers of membranes located just beneath the skull that block out harmful molecules from entering the brain. During an impact, the brain is pushed against the inside of the skull and can be bruised

Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even though this type of TBI is called “mild”, the effect on the family and the injured person can be devastating. Concussions can be tricky to diagnose and there is no specific cure for concussion. There is growing recognition and some evidence that mild mechanical trauma resulting from sports injuries, military combat, and other physically engaging pursuits may have cumulative and chronic

The main stream of blunt trauma injuries has been reported to be related to the automobile crashes, sporting activities, and military operations. Glass splinters, which induce due to car accident, earthquake, gunshot, etc., may collide with the eye and trigger substantial scarring and, consequently, permanently affect the vision. The results of this collision with the eye and the following injuries to different components of the eye are complicated to be diagnosed by ophthalmologists. The objective

Abstract Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading public health concerns in America (USA), as well as, globally, with an occurrence of over 23 million worldwide, 5.8 million in the USA and increasing. HF causes extensive debility and deaths and poses a heavy burden on the healthcare system, costing USA, over $32 billion in treatment and management annually (Bui, Horwich, & Fonarow, 2011). The aim of this paper is to evaluate how Lenz & Colleagues’ Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) can be utilized

(Assignment 1: Literature Review) Concussions in Student Athletes Aged 5-18 and the Impact on Academic Performance Vincent Choi University of British Columbia 69303980 Team Number #33 Kin 373 (001) Dr. Carolyn McEwen  Concussions in Student Athletes Aged 5-18 and the Impact on Academic Performance A concussion is defined as “a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces” (McCrory, Johnston, & Meeuwisse, 2005). Based on current research, findings

What’s Got You Weak in the Knees? A Look at the Dangers of Leg Weakness You may not realize how little conscious thought walking or moving takes until you are in a position where your lower body mobility is affected by a medical condition. Once this happens it can make the smallest tasks seem much more difficult. Since movement is at the core of everything you do throughout your day, difficulty in completing simple tasks can take a toll on both your physical and mental well-being. Lack of maneuverability

300000; the number of concussions per year in the United States, according to the the Centers for Disease control. A concussion is a blow to head, face, or neck, or a blow to the head that causes damage to the head. Athletes who receive a concussion should be required to sit longer than a day or two, this will allow them to recover and heal properly. This should apply to not just children either, adults should be required as well. People that are post concussion are considered more susceptible

head on the playing field and was to gain a concussion they should sit out until they are able to fully recover. During the time period after one concussion athletes are more vulnerable to gain another. If a player were to get another concussion during this time period, permanent brain damage may be evident in the future. Also, If the player doesn't let their concussion heal properly it may lead to permanent brain damage in the future. Once a concussion is gained the player then enters a period