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FAQs about Concussion
Treatment in Toronto
• What is a concussion?
o Any injury or movement that causes your brain to move inside your skull is
a concussion. They are also called mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) but
they can also be serious.
• How common are concussions?
o Surprisingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that
concussions are the most common type of head injury! They are mostly
the result of a motor vehicle accident in adults. However, for elderly and
infants, falls are the most common cause of concussions. In case of
teenagers, sports accidents are the leading cause of concussion.