03/07/2025
🧠 CONCUSSION MYTHS BUSTED: What You THINK You Know Could Be Wrong
Think you know concussions? Let's test that. 🧠
Too many athletes, parents, and even healthcare providers still fall for outdated or incorrect concussion info.
From thinking you must hit your head to believing rest is the best treatment — these myths can delay recovery and put people at risk.
TOP CONCUSSION MYTHS DEBUNKED:
❌ MYTH 1: You must hit your head to get a concussion
✅ FACT: Any impact that causes brain movement can cause concussion
❌ MYTH 2: You have to lose consciousness
✅ FACT: Less than 10% of concussions involve loss of consciousness
❌ MYTH 3: Concussions only happen in sports
✅ FACT: They can occur in car accidents, work, falls and schools
❌ MYTH 4: You need to rest in a dark room
✅ FACT: Prolonged rest can make your symptoms worse - active rehab is an important part of your recovery
❌ MYTH 5: A "mild" concussion isn't serious
✅ FACT: "Mild" refers to the classification, not the symptoms
❌ MYTH 6: You can grade concussions (e.g. grade 1,2,3)
✅ FACT: Grading is outdated and not used anymore
❌ MYTH 7: Helmets prevent all concussions
✅ FACT: Helmets can reduce the risk of a skull fracture - not a concussion
Why this matters: As a clinic officially recommended by the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) for concussion management, we see these myths putting athletes at risk every day.
Our Complete Concussion Management protocol includes baseline testing, evidence-based treatment, and safe return-to-play -work and school protocols.
