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The Department of defense outlines

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certain events that are at high risk

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for causing a concussion . These

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potentially concussive events are

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sustaining a direct blow to the head or

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witness loss of consciousness

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involvement in a vehicle blast event ,

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collision or rollover or presence

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within 50 m of a blast , either indoors

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or outdoors . Recognizing that a

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potentially concussive event occurred

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and taking the steps to ensure there is

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prompt medical evaluation is essential .

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This is because studies have shown that

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initiation of concussion specific

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treatment as close to the time of

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injury can decrease symptoms and

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improve recovery times . Also returning

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to normal activities too soon after

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concussion increases vulnerability to

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sustaining a second concussion or

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musculoskeletal injury .