Balance Disorders and Concussions by Lilian Felipe in JPFMTS - Juniper Publishers
Concussion is a traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function and involves a complex pathophysiological process. According literature, the frequent correlated symptoms after a concussion are headache, dizziness, postural disturbances/ imbalance and neck pain. The balance disorders occurrence is between 40% and 80% and it is growing as a health concern. Concussion occurs in all sports, with the highest incidence in: football, soccer, hockey, boxing, rugby and basketball. In the existence of concussion and dizziness, the defiance is identifying the original cause and establishes an appropriate diagnosis. Concussion management and treatment of balance impairments in athletes should be assessed in an inchmeal, from initial impact to resolution of symptoms.
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