Blast overpressure is the “wave” that is felt after firing a weapon or munition. When a blast overpressure wave occurs, there can be some impacts that affect thinking skills, balance changes and other brain health issues. Low-level blast exposure is generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Concerns regarding repetitive sub concussive blast exposures and their effects on brain health have results in significant research investments which have already furthered our understanding of these relationships. Symptoms from low-level blast exposure usually resolve with time and can include:
Concentration problems.
Difficulty hearing.
Headaches.
Memory problems.
Slowed thinking or reaction times.
Decreased hand-eye coordination.