Can the Obvious Signs of a Concussion Take Time to Develop? You banged your head or neck playing sports, or you were in a car accident and your head snapped back and forth. Maybe you had some sore muscles, but you didn't have the telltale signs of a … [Read more...]
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury
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...]
Concussions in Motor Vehicle Accidents
What Is the Likelihood of a Concussion in a Car Wreck? What Do You Need to Do if You’ve Suffered a Head Injury in a Crash? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that about one in every five mild traumatic brain injuries suffered in the … [Read more...]
