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Symptoms of a concussion
A concussion results in a variety of non-specific signs and most often does not result in a loss of consciousness. Symptoms such as physical signs, impaired brain function and abnormal behavior are all cause to suspect a concussion in an individual. Concussions will usually result in a loss of cognitive functioning as well as motor performance There are a few known ways to test for these deficits and other symptoms that have been heavily researched and utilized in different medical settings.

The Sport Concussion Assessment tool (SCAT3) is a test established in 2012, through years of research by International Consensus meeting on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich SCAT has been independently researched with newer and not yet invalidated studies that can be useful in diagnosing a concussion. Signs, symptoms as well as testing are similar for all age groups, yet two tests exist: Child SCAT 3 for children, and SCAT3 for adolescents and adults.

Balance and coordination tests are used to assess neurological function in a concussion due to motor function being an essential part of many daily and performance activities The SCAT3 utilizes an assortment of stances to assess balance and motor function using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS): Double leg, single leg, tandem stance as well as a tandem gait