The elderly and children ages 4 and under are generally the most vulnerable to concussions due to their risk of falls. They are followed by adolescents due to bike accidents and sports-related head injuries. The scope of this brief article however, is in regards to professions.
While professional athletes come to mind, few people can relate to participating in elite competitions. When was the last time you had a 260 defensive lineman running head-on in your direction? Instead, we want to focus on everyday professions that come with an increased risk of concussions so that you (as applicable) can be more aware and take greater precautions.prof
Moreover, an increased awareness of how your profession ranks on the “most at risk of concussion” scale may infer a call to action to connect with a concussion therapy specialist near you today. Why would you need to do so preemptively? Because most people don’t even know when they’ve sustained a concussion. You may chalk-up headaches to stress, blurred vision to a poor eyeglass prescription, dizziness to a lack of sleep, nausea to poor eating habits, and so forth. The last thing you want to do is self-diagnose (read: misdiagnose) and live with a concussion without having a specialist create a treatment plan for you. Furthermore, even if an assessment clears you of the condition, a preemptive consultation may assist with prevention and can better prepare you to identify initial signs of a concussion should you sustain a head-injury at your place of work.
Simply put, the more you know about concussions the better. But before you book a consultation, have a look at the list below to assess your risk.
Straightforward List of Common Professions that Come with an Increased Risk of Head-Injury and Subsequent Concussion
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Construction Workers
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Delivery Drivers
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Firefighters
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Loading Dock and Longshore Workers
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Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers
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Police Officers
Please note the following symptoms of concussion:
- Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes
- Feeling dazed or disoriented
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision, ringing in the ears, bad taste in mouth
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