Your brain is like a neural information super highway. Normally, the traffic is free flowing, and there is no congestion or any delay. Think now of a collision occurring on a multi-lane highway and the chaos it causes: debris, standstill traffic – and lots of confusion and frustration!
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Physiotherapists can evaluate and treat many concussion-related problems. Because no two concussions are the same, your physio’s examination will assess your individual symptoms and problems, so that they can design a safe and individualised treatment programme just for you.
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A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. So what should you do if an athlete has a concussion during a game?
Read MoreWatch this awesome video to explain concussion: in terms of how to RECOGNISE it, when to REPORT it and the importance of REST: NOTE: Symptoms may not show up for days, weeks, or months. See your doctor if you notice any of these changes after the injury.
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We can’t really tell you how long it will take your child to recover from a concussion. Some children recover from a concussion in as little as 24 hours, while others can spend weeks reeling from the effects. However, eighty percent of children recover from concussion symptoms within three weeks. While they’re recovering, here are […]
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Concussions are a type of reversible, traumatic brain injury. It is usually caused by a blow to the head or by striking the head against a stationary object. Direct impact is not the only manner of injury: rapid acceleration of the head without impact can also result in concussion, as seen in a whiplash-type trauma. […]
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A concussion is a brain injury that’s caused by a fall, a direct hit to the head, or a jerk to the body that causes the brain to hit the skull. The brain floats safely in cerebrospinal fluid, and is normally protected from shock and daily activity.
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Did you know that when a woodpecker pecks into tree or a telephone pole, the force is equivalent to a 1000 times that of gravity – which is the same as a human hitting their head against a wall at a speed of 25km an hour? That makes you think: how does the woodpecker avoid […]
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