The Path to Wellness After a Head Injury When you’re involved in a collision, whether on the playing field, in a car, or on a fall down some stairs, you often feel fine after the initial shock. You may get up, dust yourself off, do a quick mental assessment, and consider yourself unscathed. That … [Read more...]
Why You Need More Than Rest After a Concussion
Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation Are Important to the Recovery Process When you suffer any type of injury, including a blow to the head, it's common to assume that the best remedy is rest—let your body heal naturally, so to speak. There's no discounting that some degree of rest is a critical … [Read more...]
Car Accidents a Common Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Studies Show Motor Vehicle Crashes Cause One in Five Traumatic Brain Injuries According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 20% of all hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injury involve patients hurt in motor vehicle accidents. Car wrecks are the … [Read more...]
Get Your Flu Shot Today | Protect Yourself and Family Members | AdvantageHCS
Get Your Flu Shot Today Protect Yourself and Family Members Advantage Healthcare Systems is offering flu shots on a walk-in basis, at our clinic in Dallas. No appointment is necessary. The cost is $30, but a number of employer discounts are available. A flu shot is a safe and easy way to … [Read more...]
Many Concussions Go Unreported
Study Concludes the Problem Is Widespread According to a comprehensive study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program, as many as three million athletes suffer a concussion during competition every year. About one in ten of those are tied to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury—The Symptoms
Telltale Signs of TBI According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the majority of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury experience full or significant recovery in a relatively short period of time, provided they obtain appropriate medical treatment. CDC statistics indicate that 75-90% … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury—More Common than You Think
Statistics Show Pervasiveness of TBI Most of us have had a bump on the head at some point, but few of us understand how serious a bump or blow to the skull can be. Many people suffer moderate or serious traumatic brain injury every day, and TBIs account for about one-third of all injury-related … [Read more...]
How to Know If You Have a Concussion
Recognizing the Warning Symptoms of a Serious Bump to the Head We all have experienced a significant bump to the head, whether in a recreational sports event, on the job, in a motor vehicle accident, or just doing something around the house. Often, you notice a big lump or maybe even a cut, but you … [Read more...]
The Importance of Early Detection and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Maximizing Your Recovery from TBI When you're in a car crash, have a fall at work or at home, or hit your head while playing sports, there's a tendency to just shake it off. Because your skull is pretty thick, you might assume you're fine unless there's a serious open wound. But that's almost … [Read more...]
Recognizing the Warning Signs of a Work-Related Concussion
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...]
