The Nature and Duration of Acute Concussive Symptoms in Australian Football

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Authors

Paul McCrory · Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

Samuel F. Berkovic · Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

Abstract

This pilot study suggests that both the number of postconcussive symptoms and their duration may be used as a measure of injury severity and a guide for return to play.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

Volume 10, Issue 4, pp. 235-238

DOI: 10.1097/00042752-200010000-00002

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