Concussion Recognition & Evaluation

What is a Concussion?

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In layperson's terms, a concussion results from trauma (e.g. usually but not always a blow to the head, face or neck) which causes the brain - a jellylike structure which is normally protected from collisions with the skull by a tough, fluid-filled membrane - to collide with the skull.
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Concussion Severity Determined By Number, Duration and Degree of Symptoms

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Duration, number and degree of post-concussion signs and symptoms determine concussion severity, says Dr. Robert Cantu.
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Are All Concussions The Same?

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While concussions share certain characteristics, every concussion is unique to that particular individual, says Dr. Robert Cantu, and requires individualized management.
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Parents and Athletes Need To Know Concussion Signs and Symptoms, Says Dr. Robert Cantu

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Dr. Robert Cantu says it is extremely important that parents and athletes recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion.  Not only do athletes need to self-report symptoms, says Dr. Cantu, but they should let the coaching and medical staff know if a teammate is experiencing symptoms.  It just might save his life.
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Updating My Concussion Grading Guidelines

In the July-September 2001 issue of the Journal Of Athletic Training devoted exclusively to the subject of concussions in athletes, I proposed some modifications to a set of concussion grading guidelines I first issued in 1986 based on my experience in the fifteen years since.

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