How to Tell When Your Condition Is Serious Many head injuries are different from other types of trauma because they can't be seen. With any type of bump or blow to the head, your brain can bounce off the inside of your skull, causing damage to cells … [Read more...]
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury
Can You Suffer a Concussion Without Knowing It?
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...]
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...]
