What are the long-term effects of concussion?

Long-term effects of concussions are very rare. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms similar to a concussion, but individuals with these TBIs often experience more severe problems with attention and short-term memory, have difficulty performing daily tasks, and report feeling “slower” overall. read more

Older athletes who suffered from concussion have symptoms similar to Parkinson's Among older athletes, the lingering effects of concussion are even more marked. A recent study was carried out comparing healthy athletes to those of the same age who suffered from a concussion 30 years ago. read more

Long-term effects of concussion are rare. In fact, the vast majority of people see any symptoms resolve within a few weeks. Only about 20% of people might suffer from post-concussion syndrome, where they continue to experience symptoms after 6 weeks. read more