The brain is a very complex organ made up of nervous tissue. According to Liliefend et al., the most important cell within this tissue is the neuron which receives and generates electrical impulses. These impulses travel through the neurons and trigger chemicals to release neurotransmitters that communicate messages to the body (2011, p. 85-86). The brain is a vital organ that determines our ability to function properly. There are many different areas or lobes in the brain that correspond to the different functions that the body can perform. Damage to the neurons within any of the lobes of the brain can be detrimental to the body. The neurons have the ability to change as the body matures and learns new tasks which is known as neuroplasticity.
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These jolts can stretch and damage brain cells which can cause mental impairments (Elbin et al., 2016). Generally, adolescents acquire concussions while engaged in sports. SRC can be easily diagnosed by its symptoms, and generally, the athlete will be removed from play. However, some SRC can go unnoticed and athletes will continue to play. “Physical activity immediately after concussion decreases neuroplasticity and cognitive performance and increases neuroinflammation,” as well as, putting unneeded strain on the brain at its vulnerable state (Elbin et al., 2016). A group of 69 athletes, 35 that were removed from play and 34 that remained in play, were tested 1-7 days post-injury and then 8-30 days post-injury. They were tested on verbal and visual memory, processing speed, reaction time, and total symptom score. The results of the study involved 62 athletes because 7 didn’t follow-up. The athletes that continued to play had a recovery time that was twice as long as those who were removed from the play (44 days vs. 22 days). There seems to be a close correlation between removal from play and shorter recovery time. However, there is no data on what happened to those that continued to play to warrant the cause of the longer recovery
These jolts can stretch and damage brain cells which can cause mental impairments (Elbin et al., 2016). Generally, adolescents acquire concussions while engaged in sports. SRC can be easily diagnosed by its symptoms, and generally, the athlete will be removed from play. However, some SRC can go unnoticed and athletes will continue to play. “Physical activity immediately after concussion decreases neuroplasticity and cognitive performance and increases neuroinflammation,” as well as, putting unneeded strain on the brain at its vulnerable state (Elbin et al., 2016). A group of 69 athletes, 35 that were removed from play and 34 that remained in play, were tested 1-7 days post-injury and then 8-30 days post-injury. They were tested on verbal and visual memory, processing speed, reaction time, and total symptom score. The results of the study involved 62 athletes because 7 didn’t follow-up. The athletes that continued to play had a recovery time that was twice as long as those who were removed from the play (44 days vs. 22 days). There seems to be a close correlation between removal from play and shorter recovery time. However, there is no data on what happened to those that continued to play to warrant the cause of the longer recovery