Ways To Potentially Minimize the Consequences of a Mild Head Injury Every year, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly four million Americans seek treatment for concussions. But experts believe 10% of all concussions go unreported because people choose not … [Read more...]
Determining the Seriousness of a Concussion
The Different Levels of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Not all traumatic brain injuries are the same. When you've suffered any type of bump or blow to the head in an accident, medical professionals initially identify your injury as a concussion (a mild TBI), or as a moderate or severe traumatic … [Read more...]
Frustration and Irritability after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Common Causes | Ways to Minimize One of the common symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is significant emotional changes. It may take the form of mood swings or can manifest in depression, anxiety, frustration or anger. What are the common causes of these emotional changes? … [Read more...]
The Cumulative Impact of Multiple Concussions
Studies Show Increased Cognitive Defects as a Consequence of Additional Concussions Often, when you've suffered a bump or blow to the head, whether it's in a car accident, a slip and fall or a recreational sporting event, your inclination and desire is to shake it off and return as quickly as … [Read more...]
Common Misunderstandings about Concussions
What Most People Don't Know about Head Injuries There's a lot of misinformation, rumor and just plain inaccurate perceptions in our culture about concussions—what they are, how they can be diagnosed, what causes them and more. Let's set the record straight on a number of the common myths about … [Read more...]
Recognizing the Signs of Concussion in Infants and Small Children
What Are the Symptoms? What Should You Do? Children seem to be indestructible, climbing everywhere and falling off, often landing on their heads. How can you know if your small child has suffered a concussion or other serious head injury? What should you do if you suspect a concussion or … [Read more...]
The Instant Concussion Test
New Diagnostic Tool Can Give Initial Assessment in 1-2 Minutes There’s a new diagnostic test being used to determine if individuals who have received a bump to the head in contact sports may have suffered a concussion. Researchers say it doesn’t provide conclusive proof of a concussion, but … [Read more...]
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
What Is PCS? What Are the Warning Signs? If you've been involved in an accident where you've suffered blunt force trauma to your head, neck or shoulders, or where you've experienced a violent shaking or snapping of your head, the likelihood is great that you've suffered some level of concussion. … [Read more...]
The Most Common Symptoms of a Concussion
What to Look for after Any Type of Blow to the Head You've bumped your head in an accident. Maybe you were in a motor vehicle collision, of maybe you slipped and fell, hitting your head on some stationary object. In some situations, it may be clear that you've suffered some type of injury, … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about Concussions
What Is a Concussion? What Are the Telltale Signs? How Can You Maximize the Potential for Full Recovery? From movies to public service announcements to the news, you’ll find information about concussions just about every time you turn around. Recognizing the symptoms early and taking the right … [Read more...]
