concussions
Brain injuries from impacts
Concussions is the plural of concussion, a brain injury caused by a blow to the head.
The impact causes the brain to move within the skull, resulting in temporary impairment: He suffered two concussions playing football.
Symptoms include headache, confusion, and memory problems.
The term has gained prominence as awareness of sports-related brain injuries has grown.
Concussion can also mean violent shaking from an impact: the concussion of the blast.
Brain damage from external force
- TBIBrain damage from impact
- head traumaInjury to the skull
- brain damageHarm to neural tissue
- symptomsIndicators of disease
diagnosis · CT scan · MRI · neurologist · headache · dizziness · nausea · confusion
Protective head covering
- footballField sport with goals
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- hockeyStick-and-goal sport
soccer · heading · tackle · collision · sideline · protocol · return to play · athletic trainer
Cessation of activity
- gradual returnSlow restoration over time
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- dark roomPhotography processing space
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
hydration · physical therapy · occupational therapy · speech therapy · healing · timeline · clearance · follow-up
Protection from head trauma
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
education · screening · monitoring · risk reduction · policy
traumatic brain injury
Brain damage from external force
- TBIBrain damage from impact
- head traumaInjury to the skull
- brain damageHarm to neural tissue
symptoms · diagnosis · CT scan · MRI · neurologist · headache · dizziness · nausea · confusion · amnesia
helmet
Protective head covering
hockey · soccer · heading · tackle · collision · sideline · protocol · return to play · athletic trainer · CTE
rest
Cessation of activity
- gradual returnSlow restoration over time
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- dark roomPhotography processing space
sleep · hydration · physical therapy · occupational therapy · speech therapy · healing · timeline · clearance · follow-up · patience
helmet safety
Protection from head trauma
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
awareness · education · screening · monitoring · risk reduction · policy
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concussionsbrain health
Mind's physical condition
mental acuity · clear-headedness · sound mind · neurological health · mental clarity
- concussion protocolSteps following suspected brain trauma
- concussion testEvaluation following brain trauma
- concussion grenadeExplosive designed to stun
- post-concussion syndromeLasting effects after brain trauma