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Old 04-17-2010, 06:00 PM
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Hi Melody,

Concussion is one of the most common forms for injury. A concussion occurs every four minutes in Canada. In fact, traumatic brain injury (a more descriptive word for concussion) is the number one killer and disabler of Canadians under 44.

Traumatic brain injuries have many causes including sports injuries, car accidents, falls and domestic violence.

Sadly, once a person has had a concussion the injured brain is much more at risk for another injury. Some folks with Multiple Impact Syndrome can sustain a new concussion from something as seemingly harmless as a big sneeze.

Cheers

Hockey:

Thanks SO much for the explanation. I had no idea. And your last paragraph explained it distinctly. I didn't know that even a sneeze could cause a concussion. I knew a sneeze could put out one's back because that happened to my brother in law. He sneezed and his back went out.

I got an education today, and I really thank you.

Take care,
Melody
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