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An Exploration Of Effective Patient Education With An Emphasis On Concussion, Kayla M. Ruopp
An Exploration Of Effective Patient Education With An Emphasis On Concussion, Kayla M. Ruopp
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
Concussion is a prevalent healthcare issue in the US, with approximately 1.6-3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions each year in all ages. A concussion can be defined as a traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces. When an athlete sustains a concussion, a physiologic cascade of events occurs. The most common signs and symptoms of a concussion include: loss of balance, disorientation, headache and confusion. Concussion assessments are important in order to determine the presence of an impairment and there are a multitude of tests that clinicians can use in order to isolate each type of damage. Studies have shown …