What should I do if I get a concussion?
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur from a blow to the head, a fall, or any other incident that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. They can have serious consequences if not properly managed. If you suspect you’ve suffered a...
How do we know when it is safe to go back to Sport after a Concussion?
Two Italian research papers written in 2012 give us the best evidence for the timing of a safe return to Sport. (1,2). It is well known that after a concussion, the brain has reduced energy levels, often by up to 20%. The brain weighs about 2% of our body weight but...
Medications: Why or Why Not?
“What medication should I take after a concussion?”, is possibly not the correct question to ask.A better question would be “Should I take any medication after a concussion?” Even then, to answer the question we need to separate the issues of the acute period, say in...
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