What Is A Concussion and 5 Common Myths

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 22: What is a concussion and 5 Myths regarding concussion. With contact sports seasons upon us in Australia, we decided to briefly revisit what is a concussion and some myth commonly associated with concussion. - Introduction to episode - Cleaned Up (1:40) - What is a Concussion (9:00) - ATP (9:30) - Action Potential (11:33) - Putting it together/What happens in a concussion/ After a concussion (14:00) Concussion Myths - Concussion can only happen if you lose consciousness and you are hit in the head (19:46) - You can have a delayed concussion (21:20) - Helmets prevent concussions (23:00) - You must stay awake after being concussed (24:35) - Rest 2-5 days in a dark room (26:05) Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: [email protected]