That exposed him to the possibility of further blows to the head and he was diagnosed with a delayed
concussion the following morning, ruling him out for the remainder of the match.
You cannot take any risks with
concussion, which is why we have always said that all sports have to take an 'if in doubt, sit it out' approach.
But on day five, Cricket Australia released a statement that Smith had faced delayed
concussion and as a result, the batsman was ruled out of day five of the second Test.
Data collected between 1996 and 2001 showed that NFL players were sidelined for six or fewer days after a
concussion.
"These results demonstrate a meaningful increase in the levels of interleukin 6 for athletes who sustained a
concussion compared to athletes who did not," said Meier.
Additionally, a secondary analysis was not statistically powered to distinguish the relative efficacy of statin use before a
concussion.
ANSWER: General recommendations to eat well and to drink fluids for hydration apply when recovering from a
concussion. Limiting or avoiding caffeinated drinks like soft drinks, coffee, and tea can make it easier to get needed rest.
The NCAA and the Evolution of its
Concussion Management
children seek treatment for mild traumatic brain injury, which includes
concussion from sports and other causes.
Computed tomography scans may be warranted if there are signs of more serious
concussion, such as vomiting, unconsciousness, and severe, worsening headaches, according to the guidelines released yesterday by the U.S.