Concussions | Postconcussion Syndrome | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) If you're hurt in an accident where you have a blow or bump to your head, or your neck snaps back and forth, you may experience the classic symptoms of a concussion: Headaches Nausea or vomiting Sensitivity to light or … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries by the Numbers
Some Things Research Tells Us About Brain Injuries Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are far more commonplace than you might think. Brain injury typically is caused by blunt force impact to your skull, or by an event (such as a car accident) that results in your neck snapping … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury vs. Acquired Brain Injury
What's the Difference? Is One More Serious Than the Other? When we hear about head trauma and brain injury, we typically hear only about traumatic brain injury, or TBI. However, another common type of brain injury can be just as serious—it's known as acquired brain injury, or ABI. What's the … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tips for Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
Minimizing the Risk of a Brain Injury According to statistics, more than 2.5 million Americans seek treatment every year for a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ), and about a third of those people experience some permanent type of disability. You might think the most common cause of TBI would be motor … [Read more...]
