The Psychological Effects of Sports Related Concussions and a Proposed Plan for Recovery at Kalamazoo College
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Authors
Girard, Rachel M.
Issue Date
2019
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Concussions can be a complicated injury for an athlete to
sustain as they are invisible to the onlooker. Often, athletes who
are already experiencing some kind of underlying psychological
issue tend to have poorer recovery outcomes. Not only can preexisting
psychological conditions worsen concussion recovery,
but the recommended rest protocol can also be debilitating for
athletes as it removes them from their main sources of social
support.
Because mental health is a large component of a successful
recovery, athletic departments must begin incorporating
psychological assessments and support for athletes during their
concussion recovery process. Further, education on the risks and
symptoms of a concussion must be given more attention as it
can encourage greater understanding from teammates and
coaches in the recovery process.
Description
1 broadside. Designed using Microsoft PowerPoint. 48"W x 36"H
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Publisher
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College
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