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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in my brain when I have a concussion?
In a concussion, the sudden acceleration forces cause microscopic tears in the brain tissue. These tears heal, but as the healing occurs you experience the symptoms of concussion. A concussion is not a bruise of the brain and the brain does not have to bump into the skull to cause a concussion.
Do I need a MRI or CT scan after my concussion?
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What are the most common causes of concussion?
Anything that causes a sudden acceleration to the head/brain can cause a concussion, including whiplash forces from the body to the head. The single most common mechanism of injury is a fall. In young individuals, sports and active play are the most common activities in which people sustain concussions.
Is there a best time-frame for seeking treatment?
Evaluation within a few days of a concussion is optimal, but it is worth seeking care even if more time has elapsed. We have interventions that can help people deal with and recover from concussions, whether right after the concussion or weeks or even months after.
Does protective equipment prevent concussions?
No helmet, mouth-guard, or other equipment has been shown to reduce the incidence of concussions, although these devices definitely help prevent other types of injuries.
Should I wake up a concussed individual every hour or two?
No, if the concussed individual does not meet the criteria to be evaluated in an Urgent Care center or Emergency Department, it is preferable to let him or her sleep. Sleep is valuable for healing. It is common for a concussed individual to sleep a lot in the days after a concussion.
When can I return to playing sports?
For most concussions, once your symptoms have gone away you will have to complete a graduated return-to-play protocol with escalating levels of exercise before you can return to sports or PE. If you tolerate one level of the protocol you may move on to the next level on the next day. If there are no problems, the full return-to-play protocol takes about 5 days for contact sports.
What is concussion baseline testing?
Baseline concussion tests are done before a sports season or once annually and measure an athlete’s performance on cognitive, balance, reaction time, and similar tasks. After a hit to the head, repeating these tests and comparing results can determine if a concussion has occurred and when the athlete has recovered.