Concussion or brain injury treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBSep 4, 2014 — Baseline concussion testing helped prevent Lake City football player from returning too soon. Before football season officially started this fall, 14-year-old Grant Borgschatz found himself sidelined. A concussion took him out of play for nearly a month. Baseline concussion testing helped him get back in the game safely.
The real impact of a concussion - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBSep 1, 2017 — Concussion severity is based more on the duration of symptoms and not on the intensity of the symptoms at the time of the injury. If you think you have a concussion, it is best to seek medical attention immediately. A concussion is not to be taken lightly, and with proper treatment, most recover with no long-term effects.
Concussion symptoms & treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBSep 4, 2014 — A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, even a "ding," "getting your bell rung," or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. As many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in …
ACL injury, concussion prevention - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBAug 23, 2016 — Concussion While ACL injuries are serious, concussions are an even bigger concern with football and other contact sports. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that alters the functional capacity of the brain, leading to temporary concentration, memory, balance and coordination problems.
Whiplash relief and recovery - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBSep 5, 2023 — Whiplash is a common neck injury caused by sudden forceful motions. Read about treatments that can bring relief and recovery.
5 misconceptions about vertigo, dizziness - Mayo Clinic Health …
WEBJan 19, 2021 — Not only can this be harmful, it can cause more problems. Attempting to reposition crystals without instruction from your health care provider can cause the crystals to be moved incorrectly. There have been instances where patients have given themselves a concussion during the process or damaged …
Intracranial Hematoma or Hygroma - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBAlthough some head injuries — such as one that causes only a brief lapse of consciousness (concussion) — can be minor, an intracranial hematoma is potentially life-threatening. It usually requires immediate treatment, often surgery, to remove the blood.
Neurology Services - Eau Claire - Mayo Clinic Health System
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WEBfrom a concussion. ImPACT testing takes out some of the guesswork in tracking a concussion and determining when it’s safe for an athlete to return to sport. With ImPACT testing, athletes undergo a computerized screening that captures a baseline measurement of memory, reaction time and other neurological functions disrupted from a concussion.
Nerve conditions and balance issues - Mayo Clinic Health System
WEBJun 2, 2021 — A traumatic injury, such as a concussion or stroke, could cause you to feel off balance. A stroke or "mini stroke," also known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, can lead to an abrupt loss of balance, weakness on one side or speech problems.