Sports & Concussions –A Must Read If Your Child Plays Football!
Problems often start with trauma to the head, neck or spine. Either way, many sports-related injuries involve concussion related symptoms. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head, or by a violent shaking of the head and upper body. Concussions and other TBI’s (traumatic brain injuries), are serious medical conditions that require proper diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring by a health care professional. The long-term impact of concussions on professional athletes and children who play contact sports has recently been the subject of highly publicized discussions. Even seemingly low-impact sports can put stress and strain on the brain and or unprepared spinal muscle groups, causing pain or injury. Professional athletes, “weekend warriors” and those who just want to remain fit, are discovering the benefits of regular chiropractic care as part of their recovery plan and regular workout regime.
According to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), more than 1 million athletes in the United States suffer a concussion each year. Concussion symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, ringing in the ears, fatigue and confusion -- though these problems may not become noticeable until hours after the jolt to the head. Contrary to popular belief, concussions usually do not cause unconsciousness.
In a new study just released from the University of Oregon, the research team found that once concussed athletes were active and released to participate in their sport again, 63% of the athletes showed some reversal in their ability to walk and perform mental tasks simultaneously. The problem showed up as a subtle change in their walking speed or balance." The take-away for parents in the return from concussion is complex, and the best clinical practice calls for a slow and gradual return to activity under the guidance of professionals.” It's not only physical activity that matters, they added. Concussed kids should also take a break from mental stress and only gradually return to schoolwork.
Bottom line is this, just because a student-athlete is ready to exercise does not mean they are 100-percent ready for a full load at school.
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