Myths to Stop Believing About Your Frequent Headaches
Not all headaches are the same, and they’re definitely not normal, especially when they occur frequently. If you believe in these headache myths, it’s time to learn why they’re wrong.
An athlete is seated on the examination table after taking a big spill or being part of a collision while in play.
What is the concern? Concussion.
It is highly common for athletes to suffer head trauma during play. Unfortunately, there is a very real concern about the damage done during and shortly after the incident. Until recently, one of the warning signs taken most seriously when looking for any sign of a concussion was fatigue. If the athlete showed signs that he or she was growing suddenly tired, the likelihood of concussion was considered far greater.
However, in a recent study, it was discovered that fatigue is not such a great predictor of injury.
Penn State researchers found that mental fatigue was evident in healthy, highly active athletes after undergoing the extensive concussion testing. This symptom, which involves a feeling a sleepiness, lack of motivation, and a reduction in performance, was seen the majority of the participants after the approximately two-hour long test. This test is not unlike the standard form of testing for concussion, providing reason to doubt that fatigue is really a predictor of concussion at all.
Though the tests are tiring, any athlete who is suspected to have suffered a concussion should receive immediate medical attention and should be examined for any signs of trouble. If that person returns to play after suffering a concussion, and receives a second impact, even weeks after the initial injury, the results could be deadly.
For more information on the research, keep reading at here
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