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Concussions can cause disruptions to everyday life in both the short and long term – a neurophysiologist explains what to watch for

Written by David Howell, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics,, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Sleep plays a critically important role in the recovery process in the days following a concussion.nicolamargaret/E+ via Getty Images

The repeat concussions suffered by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa less than a week apart in September 2022 have brought the seriousness of traumatic brain injury back into the public eye and triggered...

Concussions can cause disruptions to everyday life in both the short and long term – a neurophysiologist explains what to watch for

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