The Long Road to Recovery After a Concussion

ABC Eyre Peninsula

Topic: Sports injuries

Liam Dennis had to quit football suddenly due to a concussion.

It took Liam 18 months to run without getting headaches.

Liam was a good amateur football player when he got a serious head injury in 2023.

He said he was being a 'short-ass' in the ruck.

Liam thinks it's crucial to listen to your body when recovering from a concussion.

He explained how he got hurt during a football game.

That was the end of football for him.

Liam had a long recovery, and it wasn't his first concussion.

He's had seven or eight concussions.

Liam feels supported by his work and friends during his recovery.

He had many concussions in junior football.

Recovery after his 2023 injury was tough.

He had fatigue and headaches for four months.

Liam's football career ended after a serious concussion in 2023.

He tried to go back to football but couldn't.

Loud noises were too much for him.

Feeling 'not normal'

Liam's headaches are manageable now, but some symptoms remain.

He has balance issues.

Long-term effects are still a mystery.

Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer, says short-term impacts of concussions are clear, but long-term implications are not.

Concussions can cause many side effects.

Hunter Bennett says researchers understand concussions better today, but long-term implications are unclear.

Concussions can cause focus issues, light sensitivity, and balance problems.

People who had concussions are more likely to have another one.

Researchers understand concussion care better today than 10 years ago.

Recovery processes should be monitored by a physiotherapist.

Attitudes are changing, but more education is needed.

Jeziah Sundqvist sees concussions often as a physio and umpire.

Conversations around concussions are changing in Port Lincoln.

Jeziah remembers when coaches would ask players to return to a game after a concussion.

The player would often not know where they were.

Now, there's a better understanding of concussions in Port Lincoln.

The rest period after a concussion used to be 12 days.

Now, players can return 21 days after a concussion with medical clearance.

Jeziah says athletes are more aware of concussion risks.

But it will take time and education for concussions to be better understood.

Players are more aware and happy to sit out if they don't feel right.

It's harder when they feel right but should still sit out.

When do you call it quits?

Jeziah says it's a tricky question to know when to hang up the boots.

The decision should be made with many factors considered.

Liam Dennis had to step back from sport due to concussions.

The decision to stop playing should involve many people, including the athlete.

The athlete should understand the decision.

Angus Brayshaw had to retire due to concussion issues.

Liam hopes to see more investment in concussion research.

He thinks it's essential to listen to your body.

Liam kept pushing himself, which made things worse.

His brain needed time to heal.

Liam had extreme fatigue and headaches.

People are becoming more aware of concussions, but symptoms can be invisible.

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The Long Road to Recovery After a Concussion

ABC Eyre Peninsula

Topic: Sports injuries

Liam Dennis had to quit football suddenly due to a concussion.

It took Liam 18 months to run without getting headaches.

Liam was a good amateur football player when he got a serious head injury in 2023.

He said he was being a 'short-ass' in the ruck.

Liam thinks it's crucial to listen to your body when recovering from a concussion.

He explained how he got hurt during a football game.

That was the end of football for him.

Liam had a long recovery, and it wasn't his first concussion.

He's had seven or eight concussions.

Liam feels supported by his work and friends during his recovery.

He had many concussions in junior football.

Recovery after his 2023 injury was tough.

He had fatigue and headaches for four months.

Liam's football career ended after a serious concussion in 2023.

He tried to go back to football but couldn't.

Loud noises were too much for him.

Feeling 'not normal'

Liam's headaches are manageable now, but some symptoms remain.

He has balance issues.

Long-term effects are still a mystery.

Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer, says short-term impacts of concussions are clear, but long-term implications are not.

Concussions can cause many side effects.

Hunter Bennett says researchers understand concussions better today, but long-term implications are unclear.

Concussions can cause focus issues, light sensitivity, and balance problems.

People who had concussions are more likely to have another one.

Researchers understand concussion care better today than 10 years ago.

Recovery processes should be monitored by a physiotherapist.

Attitudes are changing, but more education is needed.

Jeziah Sundqvist sees concussions often as a physio and umpire.

Conversations around concussions are changing in Port Lincoln.

Jeziah remembers when coaches would ask players to return to a game after a concussion.

The player would often not know where they were.

Now, there's a better understanding of concussions in Port Lincoln.

The rest period after a concussion used to be 12 days.

Now, players can return 21 days after a concussion with medical clearance.

Jeziah says athletes are more aware of concussion risks.

But it will take time and education for concussions to be better understood.

Players are more aware and happy to sit out if they don't feel right.

It's harder when they feel right but should still sit out.

When do you call it quits?

Jeziah says it's a tricky question to know when to hang up the boots.

The decision should be made with many factors considered.

Liam Dennis had to step back from sport due to concussions.

The decision to stop playing should involve many people, including the athlete.

The athlete should understand the decision.

Angus Brayshaw had to retire due to concussion issues.

Liam hopes to see more investment in concussion research.

He thinks it's essential to listen to your body.

Liam kept pushing himself, which made things worse.

His brain needed time to heal.

Liam had extreme fatigue and headaches.

People are becoming more aware of concussions, but symptoms can be invisible.

Promotion

Sport

Topic: Sport

Topic: Tennis

Topic: Marathon

Topic: Formula 1

Topic: Golf

Top Stories

Topic: Housing Policy

Analysis by Laura Tingle

LIVE

Topic: Weddings

Analysis by Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Top Stories

Topic: Housing Policy

Analysis by Laura Tingle

LIVE

Topic: Weddings

Analysis by Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Just In

Topic: Health

Topic: World Politics

Topic: Aboriginal Language

Topic: Sculpture