What is Concussion?
Concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from forceful motion or impact to the head, neck, face or body. Often distinguished by confusion, disorientation or loss of memory, long term effects of concussion may result in Post Concussion Syndrome.
Concussion has other names...Concussion is also called: mTBI, minor TBI, minor head trauma, minor head injury, and/or minor brain injury
Some causes of concussion include falls, car accidents, being struck with or against an object, sports injuries, assault and/or blast impact.
Although often referred to as mild traumatic brain injury, concussion is a serious and often life-changing condition with temporary or possibly lasting impairment of brain function & behavior.
Concussion has other names...Concussion is also called: mTBI, minor TBI, minor head trauma, minor head injury, and/or minor brain injury
Some causes of concussion include falls, car accidents, being struck with or against an object, sports injuries, assault and/or blast impact.
Although often referred to as mild traumatic brain injury, concussion is a serious and often life-changing condition with temporary or possibly lasting impairment of brain function & behavior.
Facts about Concussion
Concussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury; Concussion is also called mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury).
Falls are the most common cause of TBI, followed by motor vehicle accidents and other forms of injury. |
The duration of symptoms of concussion can vary greatly from person to person. Some survivors require a few weeks to recover whereas others may take months or possibly years.
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