When to Seek Treatment for a Workplace Head Injury When you suffer a blow to the head on the job—whether in a fall or from an object striking you—you expect to experience headaches or dizziness. After all, you've had a bump to the head. But there are other ways your body might tell you that you're … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July 2020
On this Independence Day, let us all aspire to those principles that make our nation great—freedom, liberty, and justice for all. We wish you a safe and happy holiday with loved ones. … [Read more...]
Concussions—Symptoms and Treatment
Recognizing and Getting Proper Care After a Head Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents | Work-Related Accidents If you're hurt in a car crash or on the job, and you suffer trauma to your head or neck, you may be at risk for a concussion. Are you experiencing persistent neck pain or headaches? Are you … [Read more...]
Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What to Expect Immediately After and Long Term If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that requires significant medical treatment and perhaps even rehabilitation or physical therapy, you may be concerned about the short-term and long-term effects of your injury. What challenges can you expect … [Read more...]
The Glasgow Coma Scale
Determining the Severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) When you've suffered any type of blow or injury to your head, one of the first and most important steps is to determine the extent and severity of the injury, as that will dictate the course of care. Most professionals who treat traumatic … [Read more...]
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?
If you have a bump or injury to your head and are diagnosed with a concussion, be careful you don't try to return to normal activities too quickly. Though many of the symptoms and effects of a concussion might subside, you can still be at risk. If any symptoms of your concussion persist for more … [Read more...]
COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING RESULTS IN 15 MINUTES
Make an Appointment Online From Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29, Advantage Healthcare Systems will offer testing for people who think they may have COVID-19 but have not shown symptoms or have recovered from mild symptoms. Our healthcare providers will be administering 500 antibody tests at … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain—What It Is and What Causes It
Chronic Pain Defined | The Sources of Chronic Pain We all overdo it every now and then, ending up with muscle aches and other pain that can last for a while. In most instances, and with most conditions, that pain eventually subsides. Occasionally, though, the pain persists, making it difficult to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury —More Common Than You Think
Data Shows Prevalence of TBI in America According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 2.8 million people suffer some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury as any interruption of normal brain function as a consequence of trauma, … [Read more...]
Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
Common Factors Leading to Accidental Head Trauma According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) is one of the major causes of disability in the United States and has been on the rise for a couple of decades. The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) as any … [Read more...]
