4 Things Hockey Players Need To Know About Concussions
Concussions are a common injury for hockey players. Concussions are responsible for a whopping 10.3% of injuries sustained during games and 6.3% of games sustained during practices. Here are four things hockey players need to know about concussions.
How do concussions occur?
Concussions occur when an impact to the head shift's the position of the brain inside the skull for a short time. The brain returns to its normal position, but the damage has already been done.