Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur after a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. These types of injuries are commonly seen in sports, but can also occur in other situations, such as falls, car accidents, and assaults. Here are some key points to understand about concussions:Continue reading “How do I know if I had a concussion?”
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Importance of a Proper Concussion Test
Have you or your loved one suffered a blow to the head during a car accident, at work, or while playing a sport? Perhaps it was a concussion after a fall. Chances are, you or your loved one who you saw lose consciousness made a trip to the local emergency room only to be sentContinue reading “Importance of a Proper Concussion Test”
The Problem with CT Scans
Studies have proven that routine CT Scans after head injury can still return normal results, even though the patient may still have an early brain injury that puts them at risk for long term brain damage called CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) or TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). You could even suffer from Degenerative Brain Disease, asContinue reading “The Problem with CT Scans”
Common Symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Concussion
After experiencing a brain injury or concussion, your symptoms may be subtle and may not be present or noticed at the time of injury. Symptoms may be delayed days or even weeks before they appear. A person with a brain injury often looks and moves normally, despite not feeling or thinking normally. This is whyContinue reading “Common Symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Concussion”