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...]
How a Neurologist Can Help You after a Concussion
Why Your Primary Care Physician May Refer You to a Neurologist If you've suffered any type of trauma to your head or neck in a car accident, workplace mishap or slip and fall, your first visit should be to your primary care physician. Your doctor will have the tools, resources, knowledge and … [Read more...]
Seven Strategies for the Hours, Days and Weeks after a Concussion
How to Maximize Your Health in the Immediate Aftermath of a Head Injury When you have suffered any type of bump or blow to your head, or have sustained any type of injury involving the violent snapping back and forth of your neck or head, the chances are great that you'll have a concussion. There's … [Read more...]
Returning to an Active Lifestyle after a Concussion
Tips for Minimizing the Risk of another Concussion Whether you're an amateur or professional athlete, one of the first things you want to do after any type of injury is get back in the game. With a concussion or head injury, though, you need to be careful about how you reintegrate your sport back … [Read more...]
Tips for Maximizing Your Recovery from a Concussion
Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Chances of a Better Outcome Statistics indicate that as many as four million Americans seek medical care every year for treatment of a concussion. About four of every five people are able to return to the normal activities of life within 14 days. There are, … [Read more...]
