What is Concussion?
Concussion accounts for around one million A&E visits every year and are primarily caused by a sudden impact or jolt to the head, causing a temporary disruption in brain function.
This impact is often due to falls, sports injuries such as contact sport collisions, motor vehicle crashes, or physical violence.
For many, the symptoms of concussion - which is also referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury - often fade within weeks. However, as many as one in five people may find these symptoms continuing for longer, causing issues with their participation in school, work, or leisure activities as a result.
These individuals can experience visual, vestibular (balance), cognitive, emotional, and sleep distrubances long after the concussion. This is known as post-concussion syndrome.
