Citation

J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther. 2012; 42(7): 633.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Orthopaedic Section and Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association)

DOI

10.2519/jospt.2012.0506

PMID

22751448

Abstract

Ignoring symptoms of a concussion and continuing to play after receiving a blow or jolt to the head can be dangerous, make symptoms worse, and delay recovery. Repeated concussions can lead to a longer recovery and may result in long-term problems. Screening tools include checklists of symptoms or quick tests that can help detect a concussion. A study published in the July 2012 issue of used these screening tools to measure changes in player function both before and after an American football season. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2012;42(7):633. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.0506.

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