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Concussion Australasia™. Herron Sports
Concussion Programme in partnership
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Concussion is a disturbance in the speed of the brain to take in and process information. The impaired function of the brain
represents damage to nerve cells (neurons). The neurons can be damaged by a direct blow to the head, which cause the brain to
rotate and/or move forward and backward. Indirect impact to the body can transfer an impulsive force to the brain and have a
similar outcome.
CONCUSSION
THE HIDDEN DANGER
Alex is a young mountain bike rider with both aspirations and talent to compete at the Olympic Games.
As a result of blows to the head from 2 crashes just days apart, Alex finds himself unable to train effectively
months later. Training rides are exhausting and he needs to sleep for 3-4 hours afterwards. Any exercise
causes a pounding headache.
At the age of 19, Alex began to question whether his dreams were over...
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WHAT IS CONCUSSION?
BY
DR RYAN KOHLER
