Posted on 10/27/2024 8:42:34 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit to the head, individuals sometimes quickly shake their head back and forth. Although it has been depicted in movies, television, and even cartoons for decades, this motion has never been studied, named, and does not appear on any medical or sports organization's list of potential concussion signs.
A new study says it should.
The study reveals that when athletes exhibit this movement, named a "Spontaneous Headshake After a Kinematic Event" or SHAAKE, athletes report they had a concussion 72% of the time.
Among football players, the relationship was even stronger, with 92% of SHAAKEs associated with a concussion. A SHAAKE is usually initiated within seconds or minutes of an impact, involves lateral rotation side to side at a rate of two to eight movements per second, typically lasts less than two seconds, and does not occur for another reason such as a form of communication.
"Sports and medical organizations should immediately add SHAAKE to their lists of potential concussion signs," Nowinski said. "Coaches, medical professionals, and concussion spotters should be trained to recognize when a SHAAKE happens and remove athletes for further assessment. It's an easy change, with no downside, that could prevent catastrophic outcomes and save careers."
For the study, 347 current and former athletes between the ages of 18 and 29 were surveyed. They were shown video examples of SHAAKEs and asked about their experiences with them. 69% reported exhibiting a SHAAKE, and 93% of those reported a SHAAKE in association with concussion at least once. Athletes reported exhibiting SHAAKEs a median of five times in their lives.
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Interesting.
I wonder why the body reacts like that.
Perhaps they could have called it the “Popeye Sign.”
Without penalty or liability...
...won't happen.
When I read this report I just shook my head in disbelief.
Its most likely more of a natural reaction instinct.
bkmk
We’d just say we got our bell rung and try to shake it off.
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