For an unlucky 10% of people with concussion, the symptoms may be long-lasting
- Written by Alan Pearce, Associate Professor, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University
When symptoms of a concussion persist beyond three months, this is called persistent post-concussion symptoms. From shutterstock.com
Concussion is a temporary disturbance in brain function following an impact to the head. It can also occur after a blow to the body, if the force is transmitted to the head.
Most people associate concussion with sports...
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