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Does an athlete need to be knocked out (have loss of consciousness) to be diagnosed with a concussion?

April 26, 2017athlete concussion Consciousness diagnosed knocked loss

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Does an athlete need to be knocked out (have loss of consciousness) to be diagnosed with a concussion?

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A. No. Loss of consciousness does not need to occur in the setting of a concussion. However, loss of consciousness may predict a more severe concussion or prolonged course of recovery.