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Concussion

Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples

/kənˈkʌʃən/nounCommon term

In sports & fitness, concussion means: A brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shake of the body, which can cause headache, dizziness, confusion or loss of consciousness.

In Turkish: beyin sarsıntısı, sarsıntı

How it is used

A major topic in rugby, American football, boxing and football. Players are assessed for concussion and must follow concussion protocols; rugby uses a head injury assessment (HIA). Several leagues now allow concussion substitutes.

Example sentences

  1. He was taken off with a suspected concussion after the clash of heads.

  2. She has to pass the concussion protocol before she can play again.

Common collocations

  • suffer a concussion
  • suspected concussion
  • concussion protocol
  • concussion substitute
  • injuryPhysical damage to the body, such as a torn muscle, a sprained ankle or a broken bone, especially one that stops an athlete from training or playing.
  • sidelinedUnable to play or compete for a period of time, usually because of an injury or illness.
  • physioInformal for physiotherapist or physiotherapy: the health professional who assesses and treats injuries with exercise, hands-on therapy and other methods.
  • substituteA player who starts a match on the bench and can come on to replace a teammate during the game.

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