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What is a Concussion?
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A concussion is a common form of...brain injury, and can be caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head or body (for example, a car crash, fall or sport injury). This causes a change in brain function, which results in a variety of symptoms. With a concussion there is no visible injury to the structure of the brain, meaning that tests like MRI or CT scans usually appear normal.
When a person suffers a concussion, the brain suddenly shifts or shakes inside the skull and can knock against the skull's bony surface. A hard hit to the body can result in an acceleration-deceleration injury when the brain brushes against bony protuberances inside the skull. Such forces can also result in a rotational injury in which the brain twists, potentially causing shearing of the brain nerve fibres.
​Source: Parachute Canada
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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Heads Up! Durham
    • Vision, Mission and Goals
    • Our Team
    • Recognition
    • History
  • Durham Region P.A.R.T.Y. Program
  • What's New
  • Statistics
  • Support
  • Shine a Light on Brain Injury
  • Contact Us
  • Print Media
  • Financial and In-Kind Supporters
  • Get Involved
  • In Their Words