Concussion Injuries

Concussions are considered to be a traumatic head injury that may occur from both a mild or a severe blow to the head. Some head injuries may appear to be mild but concussions can have serious and/or long-term health and mental effects.
Typically, a concussion is caused by severe head trauma during which the brain moves within the skull, sometimes violently. A concussion may result from a fall, in which the head strikes against an object, or a moving object strikes the head. A sudden turning movement such as a blow that twists the head (like a punch) is more likely to produce unconsciousness. However, significant jarring in any direction can produce unconsciousness.
Put simply, it is a brain injury sustained by a blow either to the head or to the body resulting in traumatic unnatural forces being applied to the brain. Assessment of a person suspected of a concussion is highly recommended immediately, and this FREE app can provide some valuable resources to help determine whether a concussion is evident.
This Free Concussion app does not replace the need to seek professional advice or medical attention.