Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-changing injury, even if it is called a “mild” brain injury. The terms “mild”, “moderate”, and “severe” only refer to the initial loss of consciousness, not the actual damage and outcome of the injury. Traumatic brain injury problems can be life-long or temporary. No doctor can accurately predict how […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Second Impact Syndrome
March 11, 2015 By
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. We have certainly heard a lot more about the long-term dangers of repeated brain injuries since chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes hit the news last year, but you may not be familiar with a potentially deadly condition called second impact syndrome (SIS). SIS poses an immediate danger […]
Don’t Forget Basketball during Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Month
January 7, 2015 By
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. The risk of brain injury in youth sports and the long term harm of concussion and repetitive subconcussive injury has gained awareness and more schools and parents are taking steps to protect kids from the dangers. But, when we think about concussions in sports, we […]
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
November 21, 2014 By
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain injury that occurs in the womb, during delivery, or shortly after birth. It affects a child’s ability to his muscles. Although CP itself only affects the area of the brain that controls motor function and muscle tone, it is very common for children with CP to have damage to […]
ATV Accident Claims
October 22, 2014 By
According to ATVSafety.gov 327 ATV accident deaths were reported in 2011, and ATV accidents resulted in an estimated 107,500 injuries serous enough to require treatment in emergency rooms, in the U.S. The numbers for 2014 are not yet in, but if the headlines are any indication, it has been a bad year for ATV riders. […]
Head Injury – What You Need To Know
October 15, 2014 By
While a traumatic brain injury is serious knowing a few facts can help protect yourself. The injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal functions of the brain. Falls are the leading cause of brain injury. Others include car accidents, and sports injuries; […]
Staying Safe around Horses
October 10, 2014 By
Spending time with horses can bring joy into your life. If you have never been around them, or if it has been a long time, you should take a few moments to familiarize yourself with basic horse safety. Horses are large powerful animals, with a very wide range or personalities and temperaments. Some are very […]
Recognizing Stroke “FAST” Can Save a Life
October 8, 2014 By
Time is your biggest enemy when having a stroke. Very quick treatment can sometimes reverse a stroke. The longer it goes untreated, the more damage it does to the brain and after the first three hours, the most effective treatment is no longer an option. Those who survive can suffer permanent disability as a result […]
Three High School Football Players Die in Less Than a Week
October 6, 2014 By
Over the course of a few days, three high school football players died in three different states. All three collapsed on the field; two after collisions with other players. Last year, there were eight high school football deaths, making it the deadliest season since 1986 when 11 players died of their injuries. We can only […]
