{"id":149181,"date":"2025-03-10T10:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physiotherapieuniverselle.com\/?p=149181"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:32:36","slug":"understanding-concussions-the-importance-of-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physiotherapieuniverselle.com\/en\/blogue\/understanding-concussions-the-importance-of-knowledge","title":{"rendered":"Understanding concussions: the importance of knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Understanding concussions: the importance of knowledge<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to head injuries, understanding concussions and their symptoms can make all the difference. Can you recognize them?<\/p>\n<p>Many people suffer a concussion without showing the \u201cclassic\u201d signs. This is due to a lack of awareness and information on the subject. Yet recognizing and accepting symptoms is the first step towards recovery.<\/p>\n<p>If a person doesn&#8217;t know what to expect, doesn&#8217;t understand the signs of a concussion, or believes preconceived ideas (e.g. \u201cI wasn&#8217;t dizzy, so I don&#8217;t have a concussion\u201d), they may not seek appropriate care.<\/p>\n<p>By knowing the symptoms of a concussion, you&#8217;ll be better able to identify them and get the treatment you need for optimal recovery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A concussion is not always obvious<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, you don&#8217;t have to lose consciousness to suffer a brain injury. Some people present clear signs immediately, such as memory loss, mental fogginess or nausea. Others, on the other hand, experience no immediate symptoms, which can delay diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why any head injury, however seemingly benign, should be medically assessed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A recovery to watch out for<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Symptoms of a concussion usually disappear within one to two weeks. If they persist, it&#8217;s crucial to consult a healthcare professional trained in concussion management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What are the most common symptoms?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Physical :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to light<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cognitive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Slowed thinking<\/li>\n<li>Foggy feeling<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Behavioral:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Sleep disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By knowing these signs, you&#8217;ll be better prepared to react quickly and effectively in the event of a concussion.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reference<\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifemark.ca\/blog-post\/knowledge-power-when-it-comes-concussion\">https:\/\/www.lifemark.ca\/blog-post\/knowledge-power-when-it-comes-concussion<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding concussions: the importance of knowledge &nbsp; When it comes to head injuries, understanding concussions and their symptoms can make all the difference. Can you recognize them? Many people suffer a concussion without showing the \u201cclassic\u201d signs. This is due to a lack of awareness and information on the subject. Yet recognizing and accepting symptoms &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/physiotherapieuniverselle.com\/en\/blogue\/understanding-concussions-the-importance-of-knowledge\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":149183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[443,1622],"tags":[605,4704,4816,470],"class_list":["post-149181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pathologies-and-injuries","category-pathologies-et-blessures-en","tag-blessures-en","tag-commotion-cerebrale-en","tag-concussions-en","tag-injuries"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Understanding concussions: the importance of knowledge - Physioth\u00e9rapie Universelle %<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the importance of understanding concussions and identifying their symptoms for a speedy recovery!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/physiotherapieuniverselle.com\/en\/blogue\/understanding-concussions-the-importance-of-knowledge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Understanding concussions: the importance of knowledge - 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