Post-concussive symptoms, or post-concussion syndrome, are when the experience of concussion symptoms lasts longer than the expected period. Concussions usually take weeks or a few months to heal. According to the Mayo Clinic, the causes of post-concussion syndrome...
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Recovery from TBI includes dedication to a rehabilitation program
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), brain cells begin to repair themselves. However, they need help to speed the process along. This is where rehabilitation comes in. With dedication and practice, a TBI patient can move forward again with the help of...
University research leads to new technique to treat TBI
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have spent five years working on a non-invasive technique to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological disorders. The research team believes the new technique will improve upon the current...
Concussion prevention tips for youth baseball
Doctors treat about 4,000 children age 19 and under for sports-related traumatic brain injuries in New York every year, according to data from the New York State Department of Health. While contact sports, such as rugby, football and ice hockey cause the most...
Is your child’s brain injury a concussion or cerebral contusion?
A traumatic brain injury is an injury that occurs after a blow to the head or when an object penetrates the skull. While individuals of any age may suffer a TBI, normal childhood activities may make children increasingly vulnerable to this type of injury. According to...
Know the types of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries vary dramatically in severity and potential outcomes. In fact, the term TBI refers to diverse injuries that affect the head, skull and brain. Review the common types of TBI so you can seek appropriate help in this situation. Primary injuries...
Who is at risk for TBI?
Anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury after a fall, car accident or sports incident. However, some people have a higher risk of traumatic brain injury. Review the risk factors for TBI so you can protect yourself and your family members. Motor vehicle...
Signs your student athlete may have a concussion
While a concussion can result from even a fall or blow to the head that seems minor, the effects of this brain injury can be quite serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an untreated concussion can cause long-term disability or even...
Even minor head trauma may lead to mental and emotional disorders
From sports-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents to slips, trips and falls, recent research shows that even a minor concussion may result in potentially debilitating mental and/or emotional disorders. According to the National Institutes of Health, around 1...
Protecting your teen from concussions
As a parent, you have every right to worry about concussions in youth sports. A traumatic brain injury can have lifelong consequences for your son or daughter. The first thing you have to acknowledge is that every sport comes with risks. The good news is, you can...