Helmets are commonplace on the slopes and in skate parks now. If recent science has taught us anything, it’s that we need to take extra care of our brains.

But that’s not to say every single knock to the head is worth sitting out for. If your dizziness subsides within a minute, you’re probably good to go.

“If you’ve lost consciousness,” Dr Kipps says, “have significant pain or drowsiness, or any sign of behavioural change or confusion, you need to go to A&E.

“Often someone else will point out that you’re acting differently – you might not recognise it in yourself, so trust them. And remember – you don’t always have to have hit your head. Whiplash can cause concussion too.”

You only get one brain – keep it healthy…

Once A&E have ruled out brain injury, bleeding and skull fractures – all quite unlikely – you’ll be sent home with a concussion and orders to stay awake.

Dr Kipps says, “Like with any injury, you need to allow your brain to rest – maybe take a few days off work and avoid too much mental stimulation.

“Generally, you’ll be better within a week, but three weeks off sport is the standard advice.”

Doctors think that you become more susceptible to concussion after the first one, so if you’re getting them recurrently, it’s time to think about stopping.

As gut-wrenching as it is, you only get one brain – keep it healthy.