The Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for Athletes According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are anywhere from 1.6 million to 3.8 million sports or recreation-related concussions suffered in the United States every year. Healthcare officials say the exact … [Read more...]
The Phases of Recovery from a Concussion
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Returning to Normal Activity After a Concussion
Making Certain You Don't Rush Your Recovery There's a common sentiment about dealing with pain, particularly for those living an active lifestyle. It says to just keep moving forward—play through the pain, so to speak. That may be fine with a minor sprain or pulled muscle (although rest is still … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Health Immediately After a Concussion
Taking the Right Steps to Minimize the Consequences of a Head Injury It may seem like just a bump to the head, but any impact involving your skull or chin can causea concussion. When you've had a blow to the head, the first 24to48 hours are extremely important, as there's always a risk of bleeding … [Read more...]
Concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Degenerative Brain Disorders Caused by Repetitive Head Trauma There's been a lot of press over the past few years about concussions—and with good reason. One recent study found that 87% of professional and amateur football players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a permanent and … [Read more...]
Preventing Sports-Related Concussions
What Works and What Doesn't Work There's fairly conclusive evidence now that many contact sports put players at risk of concussion injury, and it's not just at the professional level. In fact, one study found that youngsters in Pop Warner football (ages 11-15) generated as much G-force during a hit … [Read more...]
