A Serious Indiscernible Athletic Injury: Sports Related Concussions
Sports related concussions are a serious issue for athletes. Between 1.6 and 3.8 million athletes in the United States suffer a sports related concussion every year. Measuring concussions can be tricky because a concussion is not something that is seen with the naked eye; fortunately, however, there are various tests that can diagnose concussions. Concussions result in a variety of symptoms, both short term and long term, and can impact an athlete’s life permanently if not treated properly. The first and most important step post-concussion is recovery, which begins with rest and plenty of sleep, allowing the brain to relax and recover. Research on sports related concussions has increased significantly within the last few decades; however, there is still a lot of research that needs to be done to understand concussions, its treatments, and return to play.
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Nani Skaggs
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