ORLANDO, Fla. – When it comes to playing sports, besides competition to win, there are so many pros from team building to character development and fitness, but the glory doesn’t come without some sacrifice.
Wednesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, neuropsychologist Dr. Anthony LoGalbo from Health First discussed the causes and symptoms of concussions.
He says no sports are immune from these head injuries, but cheerleading beats out even football for the highest risk of concussions among the sports.
“The number one symptom is headache or sense of pressure inside the head. People can also have sensitivity to light or noise, sometimes dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, changes in their emotions, they might be more emotional,” he said.
Awareness of the signs and how to properly treat concussions are vital, including knowing about misconceptions says Dr. LoGalbo. One common misconception is losing consciousness, but he says you don’t have to lose consciousness to be suffering from a concussion.
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