Concussion - Not just a Sports Injury
Summer is here and it’s a great time to be active outdoors or take part in sports like basketball, cricket, netball and soccer. However as we all know, there is always a small risk where we can get injured and sometimes injured a little too hard. Concussions can happen anywhere, at any time and we don’t need to be playing a sport to sustain a concussion. It could even be as simple as tripping forwards and landing on the floor head first or running into door real hard.
It is important to recognise the possibility of a concussion as the incident unfolds and to seek help as soon as possible. This is crucial because ‘waiting to see how things turn out’ over the coming 1-2 weeks can significantly prolong the recovery time, especially if it turns out to be a concussion. It is never too early to have a thorough assessment (which can take up to an hour) for a suspected concussion.
Some symptoms to look out for in a suspected concussion may include:
Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
Temporary loss of consciousness
Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
Dizziness or "seeing stars"
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions
Appearing dazed
Fatigue
The Physio Space is an accredited clinic with the global Complete Concussion Management Institute, and we can assess and treat concussions. If you are concerned or have a suspected concussion, call the clinic on 4861 1223 or book online with Shane or Mitchell today.