What dancers need to know about concussions

Written By Concussion Alliance
 
 

An article in Pointe Magazine outlines concussion causes, symptoms, and risks for dancers. In the article, physical therapist and athletic trainer Carrie Gaerte acknowledges how hard it can be for dancers to admit that something is wrong.

She warns dancers that if they “run into someone and jostle their head” during practice and then start to show concussion symptoms in the following days (even if they felt fine immediately after the impact), they should seek help from a sports physician.

The article further describes how symptoms may manifest in dancers, which diagnostic tools they might use, what treatment could look like, and how to return to dance safely.

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