| |
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
Abide by the rules of your sport
By Diana Kohnle
(HealthDay News) -- A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a significant blow to the head.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says while it's unclear about how much, if any, brain damage occurs from a concussion, the injury does temporarily impair brain function.
The academy offers these suggestions to protect yourself against a concussion:
- Always wear protective equipment while playing sports, such as a helmet and mouthguard.
- Make sure you are well-trained in your specific sport, and that you understand and abide by all rules.
- If you get hurt, don't downplay or ignore your symptoms to try to return to the game.
- If you think you have a concussion, do not continue playing and seek medical treatment at once.
Copyright © 2012 . All rights reserved.
URL:http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?id=669787
Resources from HONselect:
HONselect is the HON's medical search engine.
It retrieves scientific articles, images, conferences and web sites on the
selected subject.
The list of medical terms above are retrieved automatically from the article.
|
Disclaimer:
The text presented on this page is not a substitute for professional
medical advice. It is for your information only and may not represent your true
individual medical situation. Do not hesitate to consult your healthcare provider
if you have any questions or concerns. Do not use this information to diagnose or
treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.
Be advised that HealthDay articles are derived from various sources
and may not reflect your own country regulations.
The Health On the Net Foundation does not endorse opinions,
products, or services that may appear in HealthDay articles.
|
|
