Question 1

How long to stay off sports with a concussion?

Accepted Answer

The minimum time someone should take to return to normal life and sport is 21 days. There are multiple stages to the recovery plan. You need to follow the Graded Return to Sport Frameworks specific to your sport.

Question 2

Do I need to stay in a dark room?

Accepted Answer

No. Not typically, but it may help during initial phases if you are sensitive to light. Short periods of early rest are followed by gradual activity within symptom limits.

Question 3

When can I return to sport?

Accepted Answer

After you complete all stages symptom‑free and receive medical clearance.

Question 4

Can screens delay recovery?

Accepted Answer

They can if used heavily early on. Use brief, planned sessions and increase as symptoms allow.

Question 5

Do I have to be knocked out to suffer a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Concussions do not always involve being "knocked out" or a loss of consciousness. A concussion occurs whenever an individual's mental status changes as a result of trauma (usually a blow to the head or the body).

Question 6

Which sport has the fewest concussions?

Accepted Answer

Football has the highest overall concussion rates among male athletes, while soccer leads among female athletes.

Non-contact sports like swimming, track and field, tennis, and baseball typically show the lowest concussion rates.

Question 7

How long do concussions last?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not occur right away. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer. Common symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury are headache, confusion and loss of memory, known as amnesia, which can be ongoing, especially if not managed correctly.

Question 8

Do you recover 100% from a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Most people will eventually recover completely. There are rare cases where the effects are permanent. However, the symptoms are often treatable, and most people can minimise the impact of this condition on their lives.

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