CONCUSSIONS
Concussion prevention is for hearts, as well
Concussions are obviously a well-documented problem and an issue for people, considering all the damage they can cause to the brain. AdIn addition, the ability of the body to adjust blood pressure back to normal is hampered when there is a concussion. It’s no wonder that when people are healing from concussions, heart rate variability becomes an important tool to measure how well patients are recovering. Concussion prevention is always a hot topic in the sports world for parents, coaches and athletes, and there are constantly measures in place or up for debate about helmets, mouthguards and visors. But just as important all that equipment is when it comes to protecting the brain, it’s equally important for heart health, as well.