June 7, 2024
Concussion Clinic
A concussion is a brain injury which results in temporary disturbance of brain function. Whilst it is usually caused by direct trauma to the head, it does not have to involve head trauma. It is also often caused by a significant impact to your upper body with forces then transmitted to your brain. There can be multiple symptoms of concussion, each of which can be due to disturbance of a different system. There...
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