What Is Neuroplasticity? What Role Does It Play in Your Recovery from a TBI? In the aftermath of any type of head injury, your primary concerns will typically be about your potential recovery. How long will it take? How soon can you expect to return … [Read more...]
Sports and Traumatic Brain Injury
How Sports and Recreational Activity Contribute to the Incidence of TBIs Studies consistently show that a significant percentage of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are sustained in athletic competition or sports. The Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
The Most Common Injuries Suffered in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Types of Injuries Most Often Treated After a Car, Truck, or Motorcycle Crash According to statistics gathered by the National Safety Council, there are, on average, more than 36,000 motor vehicle accidents every day—that’s over 13 million … [Read more...]
Who Chooses the Treating Doctor in a Kansas Work Comp Case?
Can an Injured Worker Select His or Her Own Provider? In the state of Kansas, as in all states, when a worker suffers any type of injury in the course of his or her duties, benefits may be available through a workers’ compensation claim. In addition … [Read more...]
Who Chooses the Treating Physician in a Missouri Work Comp Case?
Can an Injured Worker Select His Own Provider? In Missouri, as in every state, when an employee suffers a work-related injury, he or she has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim, which not only provides the worker with benefits to cover … [Read more...]
Are There Gender-Related Differences with Concussions?
Does Gender Play a Part in Susceptibility, Symptoms, Severity or Recovery from Head Trauma? When you think about concussions, particularly ones that are sports-related, there’s a tendency to focus on male-dominated sports, such as football and … [Read more...]
How Does Your Doctor Determine the Severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
What Tools Are Available to Help Your Physician Fully Diagnose a Concussion or TBI? Any type of traumatic brain injury can have serious consequences, even what may seem like a mild bump or blow to the head. The minutes and hours immediately … [Read more...]
Is a Concussion the Same Thing as a Traumatic Brain Injury?
What Is a Concussion? What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Are They the Same Thing? The terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury” are well-known in our culture, sometimes used interchangeably to describe virtually any bump or blow to the head. … [Read more...]
Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome? What Are the Symptoms? What Factors Increase Your Susceptibility to Post-Concussion Syndrome? The vast majority of people who suffer a concussion make a full recovery within two to four weeks. For some victims, … [Read more...]
The Likelihood of a Concussion at Work
What Are the Risks? What Should You Do after a Head Injury on the Job? According to published medical studies, nearly 25% of all mild traumatic brain injuries (also referred to as concussions) occur in the workplace. While the Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
