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What is a concussion? How do you know if someone has one?
What is a concussion? How do you know if someone has one?
(WITI) -- Concussions can have devastating affects -- but can be difficult to diagnose. Laura hangs at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare to talk about the warning signs and treatment for concussions.
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What is baseline concussion testing, and why is it helpful for young athletes?
What is baseline concussion testing, and why is it helpful for young athletes?
What is a concussion? How do you know if someone has one?
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What is the risk of long-term brain damage after concussion?
What is the risk of long-term brain damage after concussion?
If someone is experiencing these symptoms after a direct or indirect blow to the head, contact a concussion physician.
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What is the value of helmets with sensors? What about mouthguards with sensors?
What is the value of helmets with sensors? What about mouthguards with sensors?
A health care professional will determine the severity of the concussion and when it is safe to return to activities. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare’s regional Concussion Care Network team members have extensive training in concussion assessment and management.
What is baseline concussion testing, and why is it helpful for young athletes?
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare utilizes computerized neurocognitive assessment tools to assist in determining an athlete's ability to return to play after suffering a concussion. Our system is the most widely used, computer-based testing program in the world and is implemented across high school, collegiate and professional level sports, including the NFL.
Our Concussion Care Network extends throughout SE Wisconsin, with trained physicians and professionals in various locations doing baseline and post-injury assessments.
When is it safe returning to sports/school/activities post-concussion? What is the risk of long-term brain damage after concussion?
After a concussion:
How can adults and children reduce risk of a concussion?