February 2021

“I think your child has a minor concussion,” says a coach when you’re picking up your son after football practice. The coach tells you about the hit that your son took during practice, as well as the symptoms of concussion that he is experiencing – a headache and sensitivity to light. However, the coach also […]

An estimated 3 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year in the United States. Around 10 percent of those injuries are concussions. A large portion of the individuals sustaining concussions are student-athletes. Nearly every sport and recreational activity can result in a concussion; however, this type of injury is more common among contact sports,

Around 1.5 million individuals in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury each year, many of those injuries are concussions incurred in motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence, and sports or recreation-related activities. A concussion is commonly referred to as “mild” traumatic brain injury. For many people, however, the injury is anything but mild, resulting

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are serious injuries that often result in long term or even permanent mental and physical damage. While sports are a popular way for people to get exercise, have fun, and build relationships, playing sports, especially high contact sports, can lead to serious injuries, including TBIs. Read on for more information on