Returning to Sports and Activities After a Concussion, Adult
A concussion is a brain injury from a direct blow to the head or body. This blow causes the brain to shake quickly back and forth inside the skull. This can damage brain cells and cause chemical changes in the brain.
Anyone can have a concussion. It is common to get a concussion while playing sports or doing athletic activities. Concussions can also happen outside of sports such as falling and hitting your head. If you have a concussion, you may have temporary problems with brain functions that involve memory, speech, balance, and coordination. You also may also feel dizzy or nauseous. You may have trouble thinking clearly. Symptoms usually go away in a couple of weeks. Sometimes
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WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR RETURNING TO SPORTS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES?
You should not resume your sports or activities until you are symptom-free without medicine for at least 24 hours. Your health care provider will determine when your symptoms are completely gone and it is safe for you to practice and play sports again.
It is important that you return to sports gradually. Do not try to do too much too soon. Follow these five steps to return to sports:
1 Begin with only light aerobic activity to increase your heart rate. You may bike, walk, or jog for up to 10 minutes. Do not jump, run, or lift weights.
2 Get moderate physical activity with some head and body movements. Running short distances, fast jogging, using a stationary bike, and moderate-intensity weight lifting are okay.
3 Participate in high-intensity exercise without physical contact.
4 Return to your normal practice routine, which may include full contact.
5 Return to play in games, matches, or other competitions.
Some people progress quickly through these steps. Others will need several days to go from one step to the next. Do not move on to the next step until you have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours following the previous step. Symptoms to watch for
Some patients, however, do experience post-concussion syndrome (PCS) with symptoms lasting longer than expected. Post-concussion syndrome can include physical, cognitive, and emotional problems, including headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating or completing tasks, irritability, and the sense that you “just don’t feel like yourself”.
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Exercise, always exercise, slowly, but not fatiguing. Exercise may increase the pain in the beginning, but if the exercise routine is built up gradually, the pain will subside and the symptoms will lessen. Recommended exercises include walking, swimming, biking, and water exercises. A physical therapist or doctor can choose the best options and will also include therapies such as stretching and relaxation.
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