Brain Bleed
A brain bleed can occur after a severe trauma to the head. Blood vessels within the brain rupture causing bleeding on the brain. Here we explain the various types of brain bleed. Seek urgent medical …
Direct trauma/shaking of the head
Skull fracture
A skull fracture is a break to one of the bones which form the head. These include the cranium at the back of the head, parietal bones on the side and frontal bone or forehead. …
Concussion
Concussion in sport has gained much attention over the recent years. A lot of research has gone into identifying and prevention concussion which is now much better understood.
Headaches In Sport
Headaches are an extremely common complaint. They vary in pain intensity, pattern and location from individual to individual. Although irritating the majority of headaches do not require medical intervention. When to seek medical advice Medical …
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is a complication of concussion which may develop some time after the initial injury. There is a range of symptoms including headaches, lack of concentration or even depression, which the athlete may not …