CONCUSSIONS
Undergoing a concussion can be traumatic for any person. Whether you are an NFL Player, pro athlete or person who was injured in an vehicular collision,it puts a halt to your daily life. Medical research is finding that concussions can put you at risk for lifelong medical conditions. 5 Star Pro Centers helps patients like NFL players, Pro-Athletes and trauma patients recover from concussions. Learn more about concussions and how 5 Star Pro Centers helps you treat them.
A concussion is a type of brain injury which alters the functions of the brain. They result from a blow to the head. This is common in communities like the NFL and professional sports.
When the head accelerates or decelerates rapidly, the brain moves back and forth colliding with the inner walls of the skull. Some effects of concussions include:
It may cause bleeding, causing prolonged drowsiness or confusion. This can develop immediately or overtime. In some instances, bleeding in the brain may be fatal. That is why it is vital for NFL players, Pro Athletes and any other sufferer from concussions to have prolonged monitoring and treatment. This helps detect any and treat prolonged issues like Epilepsy, post-trauma vertigo as well as other life-altering conditions.
WHO IS AT RISK FOR CONCUSSIONS
NFL Players
Playing in the National Football League, NFL players at a higher risk for concussions than most other sports. The combination of increased velocity from running plays and impact of collision from tackles, players are at risk for concussions. Media outlets are increasingly reporting on the dangers of the sport. This is why it is the utmost importance for NFL players to regularly be examined and treated for concussions in Southern California.
Professional Athletes
Competing at the highest caliber of performance puts professional athletes at risk for concussions. 5 Star Pro Centers understands this. That’s why we recommend professional athletes to always undergo evaluation and treatment for concussions. Some professional athletes who may be at a higher risk include:
Vehicular Collision Trauma
Vehicular collisions can result in concussions. The velocity of travel combined with the impact of rapidly deployed air bags can result in the brain smashing against the inner-walls of the skull. This is why people who have been in a vehicular collision should undergo treatment for their concussion.
TREATING CONCUSSIONS
After undergoing a concussion, NFL players, pro athletes and trauma patients should have plenty of rest. This is both physically and mentally. 5 Star Pro Centers medical professionals will discuss the specific type and periods of rest you undergo. You will have to reduce the amount of physical activity you undergo involving your profession. Treatment begins with extensive testing for concussions. This includes Neurological examination, Cognitive Testing and Imaging of the brain. Through tests like MRI or CT scans, 5 Star Pro Centers will be able to see the damage caused to your skull and brain.
Doctors will also test:
Based on the results will better help assess an individual plan to treat your concussion. Your individual treatment plan will work to improve these functions that may have been impacted by your concussion. This may include some therapy as well as medication. This will help reduce symptoms caused by your concussion. Again, people prone to extensive concussions like NFL players and pro-athletes will want to have long-term analysis and treatment to improve the quality of life long-term.
First and foremost, 5 Star Pro Centers staff is dedicated to patients in Southern California. That is why we provide seven locations throughout Southern California. This provides convenience and ease of access.
5 Star Pro Centers understands the impact concussions have on the brain and as a result on athletes’ physical and mental performance. Through thorough analysis we are able to make the most comprehensive treatment plans to get you functioning at your best. We will also educate you on preventative measures to possibly reduce the risk of future concussions. Contact us today to learn how 5 Star Pro Centers can help treat your concussion.