How A Concussion Affects Your Body and Overall Health & Wellness

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HOW A CONCUSSION AFFECTS YOUR BODY,OVERALL HEALTH
WELLNESS
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INTRODUCTION

• Concussions is a mild brain injury caused by
  mechanical force
• The injury can result from a direct blow not only
  to the head, but also the face, neck and other
  areas of the body
• A concussion can cause symptoms that are usually
  short-lived and can affect your ability to
  function both physically and mentally
• Symptoms can appear immediately but can also take
  hours to present themselves

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SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS OF A CONCUSSION

• Concussions can be difficult to diagnose because
  they do not always appear immediately and they
  can occur even though there was not an obvious
  head injury
• Symptoms tend to become more obvious a day or two
  later, long after youve left the hospital or
  doctors office
• That means symptoms might not even be noticed

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The most common symptoms of a concussion include

• Headache,Difficulty falling asleep
• Sleeping more or less than usual
• Loss of consciousness
• Difficulty concentrating and remembering new
  information
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light or sound,Balance
  problems,Blurry vision
• Dizziness,Anxiety,Sadness
• Dizziness,Anxiety,Sadness

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CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

• 80 to 90 percent of concussions will be resolved
  within seven to 10 days
• The most important aspect of treatment is rest
  and reduced physical and mental activity
• The key is to avoid re-injury, especially for
  athletes. Because there is a strong emotional
  element to your recovery, it is important to
  avoid stress as well

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CONCUSSION TREATMENT

• Concussion treatment requires a strong support
  team to watch for symptoms that can indicate you
  are not fully recovered, such as stress and sleep
  disturbance
• Your support team must understand how concussions
  can affect your overall wellness and behaviour
  and avoid negative reaction to what might appear
  as undesirable behaviour
• As well, a support team can help determine if
  your symptoms are worsening, or have returned
  after your recovery period

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As part of your concussion treatment, your rest
time dos and donts should include

• Do limit activities that require intense mental
  focus
• Dont do more than one thing at a time
• Do avoid physically demanding activities,
  including athletics
• Dont drink alcoholic beverages
• Dont use a computer
• Dont play video games
• Dont drive, ride a bike or operate heavy
  machinery
• Do take notes to help while your memory is a
  little fuzzy

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POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME

• Post-concussion syndrome is diagnosed when you
  have at least three of the following symptoms
• Fear of permanent issues that build your anxiety
  and stress
• Loss of self-esteem
• Depression or anxiety
• Intolerance to alcohol or changed behaviour when
  drinking alcohol
• Increased emotional excitement
• Inability to cope with stress
• Insomnia

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• Memory issues
• Trouble concentrating and performing mental tasks
• Irritability
• Dizziness
• Headache

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SYMPTOM CHECKLIST

• Due to the emotional issues caused by
  concussions, it is advised that you use a
  checklist to watch for symptoms and be certain
  not to minimize them
• Your post-concussion symptom checklist includes
• Attention and concentration difficulties
• Slowed processing
• Distractibility,Memory problems
• Slowed visual tracking or vision problems
• Balance disturbance,Anxiety or depressed
  mood

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CONCLUSION

• Concussions can occur at all levels of sports
  participation, but can also affect anyone with a
  head injury
• With professional athletes going public with
  their concussion experiences, there has been
  extensive study into sports-related concussions
  over the past decade
• Concussion treatment is more than just a sports
  physiotherapy
• Having concussion can be more challenging than
  other sports injuries, so it is better to ensure
  more care to a person when diagnosed with a
  concussion

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REFERENCE

• https//www.focusphysiotherapy.com/how-a-concussio
  n-affects-your-body-and-overall-health-wellness/

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