On-field management of Head Injuries and Concussion

July 14, 2008

In the earlier post, Concussion and Head Injuries in Contact Sports , we looked at the signs and symptoms of head injuries and concussion in contact sports. Here, we will touch on the on-field management of head injuries and concussion. Read more

Concussion and Head Injuries in Sports

July 4, 2008

In sports like rugby, soccer, hockey and even netball, head injuries leading to concussions are fairly common. Concussion is defined as a disruption of normal function and would normally resolve in 24 hours. Concussion normally arises either with a clash of heads or when the head bounces off the ground. Read more