Kinesiology 4437A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Compression Garment
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Vienna consensus statement: every 4 years they revise it and have meetings. Read link on owl for the consensus statement. Cdc: estimate 1. 4-3. 8 million concussions each year (don"t need to know #"s) Most concussed individuals go to family doctors (primary care) Ot one of the biggest players in those who have continual symptoms. Most of people they see at fowler are younger adolescents. 3-5 weeks is typical recovery time in youth. Radiate the brain and brain cancer risk goes up. Acute stage is vital (period of vulnerability (24-48 hours) Increase pressure in the brain if hit again (brain swelling) Zachary lystedt: he has a law in us. Rowan"s law: agreement to create committee to investigate implementation of coroner"s 49 recommendations. 22 symptoms: can categorize and then treat accordingly. Dif cult to make eyes focus after concussion (put tape on glasses so that it makes it easier for them) Whip lash and concussions go hand in hand usually.