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Head & Neck Injuries

What is a Concussion?
The term concussion refers to a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) resulting in a temporary loss of awareness or consciousness. Concussions can result from falls in which the head strikes against an object, or when a moving object strikes the head.
The length of unconciousness may relate to the severity of the concussion, [...]

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What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
The term delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is used to describe the discomfort that is often felt 24-72 hours after exercising. While DOMS is often attributed to a buildup of lactic acid, there is little empirical support for this view.
Rather, it seems more likely that DOMS is a byproduct of [...]

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