What's the Difference between TBI and a Concussion? You've been in a car accident, had a slip and fall or were playing a contact sport. You had an accident and sustained a bump or blow to the head. Is it a concussion? Is it a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? What's the difference? Concussion vs. … [Read more...]
The Difference between a Concussion and a Traumatic Brain Injury
Are They the Same? If Not, What's the Difference? You've been in an accident and suffered some type of blow or bump to the head. You may or may not have lost consciousness. Have you suffered a concussion or is it a traumatic brain injury? Is there a difference? If so, what makes an injury a … [Read more...]
What to Look for after a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Symptoms of TBI | Determining the Severity In the minutes, hours, days, weeks and months after any bump or blow to the head, it's essential to pay attention to a wide range of factors to recognize the symptoms of traumatic brain injury and determine the severity of such injury. A TBI will … [Read more...]
The Three Different Types of Concussions
Identifying the Different Levels of Head Trauma When you've sustained any type of blow or bump to the head, you can suffer a concussion, even if the impact was minor and your symptoms are mild. Medical professionals generally categorize concussions as: Grade One, or mild, where you have … [Read more...]
Is There a Difference between a Concussion and a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Are the Symptoms the Same? Should You Treat Them Differently? You've been hurt in a car accident, at work or while involved in sports, and you've suffered an injury to your head or neck. Have you suffered a concussion? Is it a traumatic brain injury? Is there a difference, and, if so, what is it … [Read more...]
Minimizing the Risk of Head Injury in Winter Sports
Steps You Can Take to Avoid a Concussion or Other Traumatic Brain Injury Winter is here and while for many, it's a time spent mostly indoors, many of us look forward to having some fun in the snow. Maybe you're heading up in the mountains or you have a ski trip planned to one of the many resorts … [Read more...]
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Is There a Difference? Every year, millions of Americans experience some type of blow or trauma to the head. There's been significant media attention to concussions over the past few years, particularly focused on football and other contact sports. In addition, the term "traumatic brain injury," or … [Read more...]
