A Colorado man claims a concussion he suffered while diving into a swimming pool to catch a football actually brought him musical skills. The man claims prior to the head injury accident that he had no musical talent. Now, he states he is able to play almost any genre on the piano. Drs interviewed in connection with the store were skeptical. To read more about this unique story, please click here.
Collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and bicycles are the contributing factors for half of the United States’ reported brain injuries. According to the article, “the risk of traumatic brain injury is highest in young men ages 15 to 24.” One symptom of someone suffering from a traumatic brain injury is the occurrence of a seizure within the first week after the injury. The article lists several other conditions that may result after the traumatic brain injury, but the most common are short term memory loss and communication problems.
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If you think you may have this type of brain injury, look for the following symptoms: nausea, balance problems, dizziness, double or fuzzy vision, sensitivity to light or noise, headache, feeling sluggish, feeling foggy or groggy, concentration or memory problems, or confusion.
If you experience these symptoms, you may be suffering from a certain type of brain injury called a concussion. Seek medical attention immediately.
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Any blow to the head may cause a concussion. Student athletes are at an increased risk of this type of brain injury without proper safety equipment and supervision. Also, anyone who has suffered a concussion before is at a higher risk of having concussions in the future. Slip and falls and traffic accidents often involve concussions.
Sports most likely to cause concussions include baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling.
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A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 300,000 sports-and recreation-related head injuries occur in the U.S. yearly.
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