David Rose sits down with Jason Statham who, after getting knocked out at Thruxton last month, questions whether or not concussion is taken seriously enough... Apex66 - www.apex66.co....
That wasn't BSB, it was club level racing. He spoke about it at length in a video with Mossey talking about their crashes, but it was insane how bad the care was compared to BSB.
Neuroscientist here, repeated mild brain injuries, like concussions, have now been shown to lead to a form of dementia in later life termed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It's relatively new discovery but has been widely studied amongst NFL players and boxers etc, any sport with repeated mild brain injuries are susceptible. Maybe we should do a study on motorcycle racers. Following on from what you were saying Al, you need to recover after a concussion for your own health as well, if you suffer more (even very mild) brain trauma too soon after a concussion this can lead to permanent brain injuries and make you more likely to develop CTE and dementia. Good public service announcement lads.
Ive seen some talk about the monsterjam drivers having long after effects from all their jumps and crashes. Some are recovering using hyperbaric oxygen treatments
I wouldn't think most roadgoing motorcycling fits into the category of a sport with repeated mild brain injuries. I think I remember seeing a quote from Junior Seau (american football player with CTE) that he thought he got 50 concussions every single game he played. Even at the GP level, it seems unusual for a rider to suffer more than one crash per weekend, and many times with a low side there may not be any head impact at all. Do you think that riding itself (bumps in the road, turning, wind, etc) is violent enough to cause the repeated mild brain injuries that lead to CTE?
Obviously none of us wanna see any of you guys getting injured... but I stand by my comments on insta, Al .. you seem happier than you've been for a quite a while 👍 But just don't go bonkers huh😁.. we rate the 44 teeth team as a unit🍻 ✨️ Hope all the next races and ventures for all yous do well 💯
Some people with head injuries are never the same again, so it's very definitely something to be taken seriously. Glad you're on the mend Al and it's maybe just as well that the season is wrapping up.
Isn't there a type of concussion, where your brain is moving at 100mph or whatever, then you crash, and your brain impacts the inside of your skull as everything slows down? Maybe there are some doctors here
Also rotation forces that's why in boxing a hook is a good punch for a knock out as it twists the head and the brain has to catch up and it's not designed well to do this
The inner surface of the cranial vault is convoluted with the various part of the spheniod / clinoid / temporal bones looking something like a mountain range topographically, and then there is protective liner called the tentorium : copy and paste this bit : the tentorium cerebelli serves the following functions: Protection: It ensures that the cerebellum and underlying brainstem are protected from the pressure caused by the heavier upper part of the brain. Separation: It separates the occipital lobe from the underlying cerebellum and brainstem. Weight distribution: It functions as a partition, distributing the weight from supratentorial structures upon inferior brain matter. In a violent abrupt stop the brain is at risk of trauma from the internal shapes and structures / connective tissues holding in position.
I’m just glad Al is ok. Oh and Chris a hundred percent is the maximum, you can’t exceed it. Folks who say ‘I gave a hundred and ten percent’ just don’t understand the maths.
Helmet hits the ground (or someone belts into you) head hits inner helmet lining, brain hits inner skull... Brain then rebounds and possibly smoshes into the opposite side of impact. Groggy, dizzy when you turn your head etc.... Lasts ages. It's still brain damage even without
I had a concussion when I was younger and laughed most of it off as you do in your teens. Good to hear you're being mindful about it Al, all the best for your recovery A discussion about risk assessment and responsibilities in life is quite something to have. I got into motorbikes two years ago at 35yrs old. I did weigh the risks, having a family with two girls. It's not easy weighing risks to enjoyment (or in my case even the dream because before that time, who knows if it's something you'll really like). I did spend extra on gear and even got a RST airbag vest. That's not to say things can't go horribly wrong but I guess that's part of preparing to take risks. Getting insurance, getting married are also part of it. Just in the 0,01% something dire happens.
I lost both parents and my wife due to unforeseen circumstances over the past 4 years, if anything those losses have taught me not to count on tomorrow and to live for today.
I can empathize with the back half of this vid: Chris was right to ask the question, and Al was right to work through it how he saw fit as he went. At the end of the day, you mitigate risk as much as you can, but things happen outside of one's plan and you figure it out in real time. I had a close call on my bike recently, and a couple non-rider individuals in my life asked if I was going to ride again. I had to do the same thing as Al- work through why I wouldn't give up riding because of an incident that was (largely) outside of my immediate control, and articulate that in a response. Swift healing, Al!
Since 2015 all riders who suffer concussion at an ACU road race event have a 9 day ban if 20yrs old or older. 16-19yrs old it’s 12 days and 15yrs old and younger then it’s 23 days. So it’s not just BSB riders but all riders who race under the ACU
You’re still at risk riding on the road, arguably more so than on the track because of the level of stupidity some other drivers/riders have. Of course you need to weigh up the risks but I feel like if you decided track riding was too dangerous then road riding is probably off the table as well…
Get well soon mate. I got knocked off when someone pulled out on me, i was doing 40mph. I was knocked out instantly. I was out for 45 mins. That was March 2023, injuries were a few broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Brain scan showed no real damaged, but i have good days, where i feel sharp and myself, other days I'm a little withdrawn even now, and i sometimes act out of character. I had RST leathers on and a good helmet, the hospital said i was lucky and the gear played a massive part in saving me from severe injury or worse.
Maybe invite a neuroscientist for a future video on this. Head trauma is way underated in most sports (rugby, football, soccer, european handball, ice hockey, boxing and many more). I'm sure most Neuroscientists and/or MD would gladly join you and enlighten the people.
I skydive, ride motorbikes, mountain bikes and snowboard, 4 years ago at work I made a mistake and fell 18 ft off a scaffolding onto concrete, I thought I was about to die but somehow I got away with a smashed heal and heavily bruised hips. You have to do the things you love as you never know what's around the corner.
Had a concussion when I was around about 12 and had issues finding words for about a month afterwards. The day after felt crazy weird cuz I had no recollection of time and stuff. Great to see ur kinda alright and taking it slow.
Glad that you're ok Al. On Chris's point about the danger of riding on the track, I think it's way more dangerous on the public roads in normal traffic, unpredictable things like diesel or oil spillage plus drivers in cars, trucks, vans etc. I think as Al said, you need to do what you like, as no one knows what's gonna happen tomorrow...
I've been knocked out a few times. Twice racing and a ladder fall at work. I've not been right since the ladder fall. I've been back to the Doctor and they're not interested. That was 8 years ago.
I've paid private to see neurologists and had private MRI scans. They all say I'm ok. I get numbness down my right side, blurred vision and slurred speech on and off.
Sorry to hear your recovery is taking a while Al, hoping it clears soon. I was involved in a nasty pile up at Donny a few weeks a go and was the only one to walk away without a head injury, but seeing 3 people lead unconcious and presuming they were dead was not a good feeling at all. Luckily everyone is on the mend and no horrific injuries, but it does put into perspective how dangerous our sport can be
Mate of mine was knocked out during a club race a couple of months ago, he had his licence taken away for 3 weeks. There are rules about this stuff for club racing.
There are rules if certain people/organisers know about it, but it's not like BSB where your every move is known. As I mentioned, I know some people (last year) who crashed, got knocked out and rode again the next day. Bonkers
Hi guys, Chris comments about Al's injury can be distilled down to risk all motorcyclist take a risk just getting on a bike, racing isn't the only domain you are likely to get injured hurt or killed, it ones own acceptance the the passion and joy you get out of motorcycling out ways the risk, if you start thinking like Chris then you might as well give it away. While we hang onto that joy and love of bikes then we take the risk and accept the consequences.
Concussion is legit, the testing over the years prove the extreme after effects. Watch Concussion with Will Smith, it’s Fcking brilliant!! Apologies for going dark with that, and now I leave the room 😂👌🏻😂
I crashed on a track day in 2019 and had a bump on the head, wasn't unconscious but definitely knocked about and very dazed. I high sided and landed on my head, stopped sliding/rolling still in the track lying across the racing line with bikes flying past me, couldn't stand up after trying a couple of times so had to crawl out of the track. I rode round for another 2 years, couldn't get my head straight and in the end I have up trackdays. Haven't fancied it again yet. I enjoy road riding at 50% of my ability instead now. Just recently though, I've been feeling like doing another trackday... Wasn't sure why until you talked about how long the affects can last. Might be worth a try next year.
I have been knocked out quite a few times but never really understood what concussion was. I came off at Brands about 18 months ago, was knocked out (done collar bone and ribs), woke in the the excellent medical facility (thanks for not cutting my leathers off) after being out for 20-30 mins. For several days later suffered blurred vision and every so often became very very dizzy. Absolutely agree with standing back for a couple of weeks to minimise risk to yourself and others. Stay safe out there.
Got a similar brain shake 4 months ago. Got to fast back at it... As a result, I wasn't able to be back at the job for 3 months. Still not 100% taking half days now... I still have problems with vision and focus after doing too much... This shit is more serious than you think. Take more rest than you think you need, it's not a joke. Take it easy.
Concussion is a very serious issue that is only now beginning to get the attention it truly deserves. It's not just contact sports either - I have suffered concussions several times - Once in an auto crash as a child, once playing baseball as a teen, once in a bicycle crash, and one in a hang gliding crash.... now at 72 years old, I have ongoing issues from these injuries that happened decades ago, and will always bother me till the day I die. Getting up from bed every day requires a bit of care to avoid a dizzy spell. Also going on a merry-go-round or hanging upside down is impossible for me as uncontrollable dizziness results. High G forces also cause these issues, to a lesser extent. Now in my twilight years, I do everything to avoid a possibility of re-injuring my brain. But, I still ride, always wearing only top line Arai and Shoei on my head. I don't do track days anymore, having replaced that rush with Drag Racing sportbikes modded for that style of racing. Believe me, the first time you run an 8 second quarter mile, you will be on top of the world. I have never noticed any symptoms while drag racing, as the g-forces are so linear along the vertical of the body, I believe... I just have to avoid crashing.
It's not for nothing that this subject has been in the spotlight in the NFL for quite some years now. Who will know if Tua is gonna play again? The problems of CTE are real, not only in Boxing and American Football. Be safe with that, guys!
I think concussions/TBIs are one of the few places where I'm good with "protecting you from yourself" restrictions as well -- those injuries have very real impacts on your own decision making abilities. I'm glad to see Al recovering well.
Great discussion to have and definitely needs more attention in motorsport as we are starting to see in rugby etc. I've had concussion and whiplash over the years and never seen anyone about it (obviously should have done) but just gone back to things too soon. I have to say I'm with Al about getting back out on track when ready. You can't let past accidents stop you from doing things just because of the "what if" else you'll end up like those people who drop their bike in a carpark and then sell the bike and all their gear telling people "I used to ride".
Same story in amateur rugby. The Pros get baseline tested with reaction boards prior to the season starting. If they get a knock they're straight off the pitch to be tested. In amateur rugby you're lucky if you're taken off and even more lucky if you're not getting smashed about in a weeks time. No easy answer but relying on the person with a head injury and personal pride/ego to make the right call isn't good enough.
I’d be interested to watch a follow up video discussing the trade off between risk and reward and how we weight this differently (or not) with age and experience.
Travis Pastrana who has broken near enough every bone in his body has said the injuries that scare him the most are concussions. The change in personality is the scariest thing. So if Travis Pastrana is worrried about concussions i think that says everything
Your lights turn off to preserve the vessel, it also protects you from trauma in the conscious mind. When out, all energy is used for involuntary actions such as breath and your heart pulsing and to focus on healing.
I was a 24/7 365 caregiver for my wife with early onset Alzheimer’s. Numourous concussions from Hunter jumper and race horse training. Last one in her 50’s. Never the same slowly progressed. Get yourself checked regularly, exercise and diet is also a great rebuilder of synapses.
'You can get hit by the bus tomorrow' is not a smart way of looking at risk, in my opinion. Since yes, that can happen, why not go base jumping, or do some other super risky thing. It's all about weighing the risks vs rewards. The chances of you getting hit by the bus tomorrow are much lower than getting injured on track. I think it's smarter, and more honest to say, the risk I'm taking on track is worth it to me.
Maybe the accident is still too recent and he's not ready yet to consider the legitimate risks of getting back on track too soon. Not just to him but to everyone on track around him. But also maybe he's a bit of a cock. Mr Grumble did a damn good job of not getting riled up when Al was trying to liken random chance to intentionally taking risks when you could have been careful instead. Not being 100% on track and having an accident could cause permanent injury to someone else. Its not just his head he's risking not taking it seriously. Al's ego is a little fragile at times.
I'm a paramedic and heavily involved in motorsport here in Australia, and concussion is something a lot of clinicians outside of motorsport don't realise is so dangerous and nuanced. Motorcycling Australia (and Motorsport Australia) thankfully takes it VERY seriously, especially when someone has had multiple concussions.
HI guys glad you are well, im 50 somthing and still riding a sport bike its certanily not getting easier have rolled the dice for years canyon riding and have come to the point where im not interested in that any more too dangerous. I will miss showing up the ducati riders on my fully set up old analog 1000 but you dont bounce after 40. that being said track days feel pretty safe to me and to be honest set up liter bikes are overkill for the street,guess its time to buy a sit upright something for the street. keep up the content.
I had that same Velcro strap on 30 years ago! If your Scaphoid doesn’t heal well I can personally vouch for the Herbert Screw. I was very, very fortunate to have one of the first Herbert Screws used in a Scaphoid in late 1984. I was so lucky that my surgeon knew of it and was willing to try it. That was from being taken out on a motorbike which would have been life changing in several ways if I hadn’t had that surgeon. Thank you Mr Meggitt.
You absolutely gorgeous pair of hairy gentleman, I’ve been knocked out before trials riding and it took me a while to feel 100 percent afterwards, I think the older you get and the more times it happens the harder it is to be 100 percent afterwards.
It seems Chris is concerned about the cumulative effects of concussion that Al might get. When you think of Muhammad Ali’s situation, where his life was so impacted by his boxing career it’s certainly something to consider carefully.
Thanks for raising awareness of this Guys, I come from a Mountain Biking and Snowboarding background as well as motorcycling and have had many concussions and they definitely get progressively worse
Another rider hit me August 12th at a track day at The Ridge Motorsport in WA. Many broken bones but the injury that worries me most is the brain bleed and concussion. The strangest thing going on is sensitivity to movement eg doctor says "follow my finger". As my eyes track her finger I immediately feel nauseous and lose orientation ie I dont know which is up or down. Its like floating in space. Rest helps, minimising screen time essential, and my daily routine of swim pace sets makes me feel 100% better...for a while. My Streetfighter SP is miraculously pretty good but I cant move it. My organic physics engine can't manage the dynamics of taking the bike off its stands and moving it outside. I can't coordinate the bike's motion with my walking. Concussion is serious!!
Well rested comment. I have a sleep app. Listens to you sleep and grades your quality of sleep. I used to average about 70%. Cleaned my clock on an MX bike. I got 100% for 17 days in a row. Brain trying to heal.
Hit by a car on a bike once, not a single headscan offered at hospital. Massive personality shift and development of a neuropsychiatric temporal lobe epilepsy due to a small bleed on the brain being missed which resulting in healing to a scarred brain. I think it's often overlooked as I was "walking wounded" with gravel rash and a bad limp the worst damage was to the left side of my helmet, as a result I ended up having a two hour tonic clonic seizure after a series of complex partial seizures over months and growing in frequency over my 20's, I have long term impacts for the rest of my life and whilst likely not avoidable it does still upset me to date that these oversights might still be going on and urge people to request one if they have any helmet damage.
Once upon a time I was knocked out, fell off a swing onto Tarmac, and it took about 30mins for my memory to return.😂😂 No out of body, you only get that when you die... so you watched Michael Dunlop teabag you before you respawned.😂😂
Thanks for bringing up this topic and wishing you a speedy recovery Al! The discussion on risk reward is a valid one. I've seen repeated mild or singular severe head trauma cause people in my environment not to be able to focus for more than a few hours per day for years, permanently upset their balance or make them susceptible to uncontrolled emotional outbursts. Not ideal for being a parent. But then how risky is closed circuit racing? Certainly safer than mx, road racing or even competitive horse riding. Only you can decide what that adds to your life
If people aren't given a safe environment to chase what they want to do with rules and safety elements in place, then they will do it in unsafe places. Street races for example. I want there to be methods in place for testing against CTE, but it's a difficult thing. American football NFL has had massive scandals of Ignoring the signs of brain injury, WWE wrestling barely provides medical insurance. There needs to be better systems. In the end of the day though, at some point, each person needs to listen to their own body and others saying it's time to stop chasing the dragon, or at least slow down
Concussion’s cause mood swings , confusion and a slightly unhinged behaviour!! How will we know if it’s changed Alister in any way? 🤣😎. Sorry couldn’t resist…
I had concussion from playing rugby, its not nice. I felt dizzy and wanted to puke. This was a long time ago before all these studdies into head trauma in sports. In rugby and football, there is a protocol following such injuries. In those eports you are only endangering yourself, in motor sports you are putting others at risk too. Incant believe there isn't something in place to stop riders carrying on after an accident on track.
when I crashed my MTB 2 and 1/2 years ago, I did not remember anything after the point I went over the bars, I only remember one "screen shot" from the highway on the way to the ER. After that the first memory I have is sitting in a wheel chair in the waiting room just before the CT scan. Spent my first night in the hospital. After a few days (maybe a week or so) I managed to just bump my head against a counter in the kitchen ... My brain got scrambled again, this time I remember everything, but I was not able to communicate normally ... they did all kinds of tests on me including some spinal cord fluid samples, to the point where they were seriously considering sending me to the the psychiatry because apparently it couldn't be related to the concussion anymore ... (yes, seriously). Luckily after my second night spent in the hospital and some rest it went away and I was finally able to tell that I bumped my head. After about another week I started to work and even though I do not work manually, the mental load was enough for me to sometimes go into a "autopilot" mode where you do things, do them correctly, but you do not remember if you did it or what you wrote in that work email one word before. Even brushing my teeth, I had to check if the toothbrush was really wet just after finishing in the evening in this state everything was sort of in a haze ... luckily I did fully recover after about a month ... so yeah it takes a while to get there and sometimes it is not obvious even to doctors what is wrong with you, get well soon Al
Ive seen many people out cold when i'm at work and often been the first to get to them, its a moment that you think are they out or is it worse. Sadly on 2 occasions it was the worst outcome, one occasion being very recently : / Makes you think about your choices especially when its about riding bikes.....
Concussions are a serious head injury with potential life-long implications. Look at Rugby and Rugby League players now that are suffering massively thanks to TBI from repeated concussions. There is literally nothing soft about saying someone can ride/race/play for 2 weeks after a concussion, and fortunately, they are now starting to be taken seriously.
Great subject guys. I took a pretty bad blow to the head from a battery drill nearly 3 months ago. Never previously thought about concussion but the last 2 months have been horrible, dizziness, headaches, irritable, not feeling myself, even struggling with words at times. Now diagnosed with post concussion syndrome, A real eye opener and it’s definitely something that should be taken much more seriously in society. Glad you’re on the mend Al 👍
Great talk about this. I spent 18 months off my bike after a head injury, couldn't wear a helmet properly and it led to major anxiety, weight gain etc. Recovery from a head injury takes a long time and isn't often spoken about.
had a concussion back in April when i got gazeboed by a red light runner on my bike. dont remember any of it but from what my girl told me in the hospital, i was on a memory loop that refreshed every 5 minutes, just kept repeating myself nonstop haha best of luck with your recovery, al!
Glad Al is ok for a start! I highsided at Portimao, landed on my head, cracked my helmet, got up, got asked if I was ok, gave the thumbs up and that was that. Didn’t ride anymore, because the bike was done, but no one would have stopped me. I definitely had concussion, and I definitely shouldn’t have been drinking in the evening, though I only felt a bit ‘fuzzy’. Anyway - if you go on trackdays/holidays and your mate has a bang on the head, make sure they get checked at the med centre, bring the helmet, show the damage and keep an eye on your mate for the rest of the holiday - ask questions, check memory recall etc. A thumbs up is definitely not an ok!
Once a racer always a racer. I can't think of a time after a crash when my first thought or question to the medical staff was, "when can I get back on a bike?"
Glad your safe Al, I gave myself a concussion doing the backstroke in an apartment pull, hands barely missed the wall and one full stroke into a brick wall. Luckily for me I took myself to the emergency , the person I was with couldn't be bothered, and it was another persons 21st bday and they had the same name as me. The reason I bring up their birthday, this is in Austin TX, they had taken 21 shots for their big day and of course proceeded to drive themselves and their girlfriend afterwards. All I could hear in the room was the girl screaming and the guy was still so messed up an Austin PD yelling the guys name trying to get him to talk to them. I was in the next room with my concussion getting to hear the screaming and yelling in the other room. I dont know what my point is, but was an interesting night. I had to take a physics exam the next day. any road, dont get concussions everyone. Al again glad your safe!
Really interesting chat, particularly towards the end. I feel you both wanted to say things, but held back. There's always that "risk vs reward" particularly when motorcycles are concerned. If you didn't want to risk injury, you wouldn't step on a bike full stop, let alone track days and racing. Life has to be worth living, just a case of getting the balance right
This is a great episode. Sorry you crashed but I'm really glad you were ok for one but it also brings up how bad "getting knocked out" can really be. My last big crash ended my racing career. It was so bad they had to fly me out as my brain was still rebooting and couldn't keep my heart beating or my lungs breathing. Im now in my 50s and that crash was way back in 1999. My crash was just a touch over 170 coming out onto the straight , the bike ahead apparently leaked some oil and over the highside I went with the bike following me in drilling my head and right shoulder shattering it as I hit the ground. Even to this day I have to take meds to keep these twitches in check otherwise I look like someone with small version Parkinson's disease to give you a visual. My Nero team said that it was my helmet that saved me from properly dying , it was an Aria. Not a shameless plug either,, back then we really only had two choices anyway. I can ride but thats about it, my brain bounced back and forth inside my skull at different angles basically hitting most of it pretty good. So I am in complete agreement with you on a lets call it a " Medical sitout" for atleast 2 weeks before jumping on a bike again much less go racing. Our brain are an amazing organ but even it takes time to recover etc. Its better to sit out a few races than be like me after the hit I took trust me. My Neurologist has and does alot of former NFL,Nascar guys. A fare bit of these guys have had multiple concussion hits and either kept playing or driving as that was just what you did back then. But now many of them younger than me are getting some type of pre Parkinson's. They have a new name for it I just don't remember it. If any of you have been knocked out as kid more than once from blunt hits I can't stress how important it is to get a Neurologist, have them run a MRI on your brain just to be sure you don't have a ticking time bomb in your head like an embolism or worse. DON'T be that guy.. Peace.
So you're saying there's no concussion protocol after an accident in certain motosports? It should be a requirement. My, now adult son suffered at least two concussions while racing motocross when he was a kid. I honestly don't think he's been 100% since then and that was 15-16 years ago.
Remember Rainey at Donington in 93? He crashed in practice at Goddards and fractured a vertebrae and banged his head, and the doctors didn't check for concussion. He knew his vision wasn't right and he couldn't actually judge distance properly, but with a Championship on the line he still raced... And came 2nd.
Good concussion chat. I also really enjoyed the division between you in the last few minutes of the video when discussing risks, and whether or not we should take those risks. This is always a divisive topic that highlights wildly different opinions, and no-one is wrong. We all perceive risks and rewards differently to one another, for all kinds of reasons. My mum would think that ragging a mountain bike down a hill is a surefire way to break all your arms off, but that's because she doesn't have the ability to control a juddering bike at speed on rough ground, so to her, it looks like a certain way to mess yourself up. Her risk assessment would be skewed, plus she couldn't understand how it could possibly be enjoyable. To me, nailing it down a bumpy trail might be standard procedure and massive fun, so of course I'd take that "risk", over and over again without a second thought. We all have to feel alive ❤
I experienced a severe concussion when going over the bars on the freeway on my vfr (still don't know how). I am missing at least 45 minutes but probably more (I apparently called people during that time and called someone else when I "came back" hence I know I missed atleast 45 minutes). I experienced dizzyness, concentrationloss, headeachs and more over the next 2.5 years with the symptons lasting for hours on end each time. Concussions are bad... Luckily I didn't have any brain damage (according to scans at the hospital) but I've not been the same since.
The interesting thing for me was that you got concussed without even banging your head. The body especially a fit one can handle a lot , the head is a different matter. Love the channel.
I had concussion when I crashed an took a knock to the back of the head, I didn’t blackout and was straight up next thing I remember was being in the medical centre 15 minutes later talking gobbledygook, more than normal. Bike was not fit to ride next day but wouldn’t have chose too anyway. I don’t think I had any effects after a few days. But this is this only time I have taken a knock. Helmet did its job
Concussion is like your own private trip to the twilight zone.You do not know when your back or if your back but also you realise that in some way every one you meet is concussed from having to deal with someone from there past that has been concussed ....The universe started with a big bang and the reverberations are with us all in some way ....This is coming from someone who had a huge concussion at the age of 13 and at 59 am only now feeling strongly confident at the way i view the world today.....Practice breathing exercises and co2 tolerance building......and watch out for your alcohol intake...
I experienced a severe concussion when going over the bars on the freeway on my vfr (still don't know how). I am missing at least 45 minutes but probably more (I apparently called people during that time and called someone else when I "came back" hence I know I missed atleast 45 minutes). I experienced dizzyness, concentrationloss, headeachs and more over the next 2.5 years with the symptons lasting for hours on end each time. Concussions are bad... Luckily I didn't have any brain damage (according to scans at the hospital) but I've not been the same since. I still have to watch the video but I hope you are OK and will experience nothing of what I experienced.
I had a low speed high side at Cartagena, was out for a minute or so, the effects of concussion stayed with me for 18 months (nausea, vision issues, couldn’t concentrate), good luck with the recovery
I had concussion when I crashed an took a knock to the back of the head, I didn’t blackout and was straight up next thing I remember was being in the medical centre 15 minutes later talking gobbledygook, more than normal. Bike was not fit to ride next day but wouldn’t have chose too anyway. I don’t think I had any effects after a few days. But this is this only time I have taken a knock
The Most Important Thing About Concussion is that It Means that the Brain is no longer Supported Properly or Protected from further Injury within the Cerebro Spinal fluid and literally even Bending Down or Turning Your Head too Quickly any Sustained Vibration and Especially the Pressure differential Caused by Commercial flights Can Cause Extremely Severe and often life changing Secondary Injury even if the initial concussion is seemingly fairly mild......!!!!!! So the most important thing that You NEED TO DO even after experiencing seemingly very mild concussion is to avoid all sudden head movements and sustained activities or Sustained vibration or Jolting on car journeys and especially flying until the Concussion is fully healed which usually takes 2-3 weeks minimum and most importantly DO NOT FLY.....!!!!! I Have at two close friends who Have had Years of Crippling Symptoms after Seemingly minor Head injuries One banging the back of their head on a bed side table and the other walking into a tailgate at head height the most severe of the two......the first who fell back and banged her head on the bed side table Flew Short hall from the Ballierics to the UK and due to the pressure differential on the flight Spent the next 3 Years Wearing almost Opaque Dark Glasses and Crippling Fatigue which completely Stopped her from leading a normal life for almost 3 years and had to work really hard for any meaningful recovery at all and the other isn't able to deal with Sound of any kind or conversation and has also experienced extreme fatigue and hasn't been able to socialise of work since....Simply because he tried to carry on as normal and continue working when his Brain as no longer properly protected from further injury.....And is struggling for any kind of recovery at all....!!!!!! Similarly I Experienced very Similar Symptoms for almost 6 months after trying to carry on as normal after having a lumbar puncture which also meant that my brain was no longer properly protected by the cerebro spinal fluid and even bending down and moving my head too quickly without knowing was enough to cause enough further brain injury due to the brain not being properly protected from contusion caused by contact with the inside of the cranium without being suspended or protected from this kind of injury in the normal way, to make me feel pretty horrendous for at least 3 and almost 6 months with continuous headaches and nausea and disorientation very similar to vertigo....all of which was extremely unpleasant and very debilitating.....Simply because I wasn't told not to mover around quickly or suddenly until the effects of the lumbar puncture had properly healed....!!!!!! And Also Have 2 Friends who are professional Dancers Who missed out on 6 and 9 months respectively due to having seemingly mild bumps on the head in class and continuing to go to class and train because no-one told them to be careful..... It's Ridiculous We're Told So much About Hear Disease and almost nothing about Concussion and Head injury at all and what is essential to avoid further injury after an initial head injury and concussion and how serious injury can be caused by such seemingly innocuous motion due to the brain not being properly protected or supported in the cereal spinal fluid and in the brain cavity and that simply taking it really easy and avoiding any sudden movements which could cause further contusions to the brain until the initial injury has healed.....can be enough to avoid these kinds of extremely debilitating and life changing injuries.....So I hope that in addition to Chris and Al's Amazing Contributions on the Subject might help people avoid these kinds of unnecessary subsequent injuries in the future.....!!!!!
