Concussion Myths vs. Facts: What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Student Athlete
Concussions are one of the most common injuries among student athletes, yet many parents are still unaware of the misconceptions surrounding their severity, symptoms, and treatment. It is estimated that 70% of emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and concussions are among children ages 17 and under. Understanding the truth […]
Water Trauma & Concussions
Water Trauma – If I hit my head on water, can I still get a concussion? We see many athletes in our office. Many are being seen for sustaining concussions during practice or games/competitions, including water sports. Water trauma can occur in sports like water skiing, wake boarding, and diving. Our most recent patient was […]
NFL Concussion Protocol
NFL Concussion Protocol and QB Matt Moore’s Playoff Hit In the first round of 2017 NFL post-season football, quarterback Matt Moore of the Miami Dolphins took a hit from Bud Dupree that floored him for at least 2 minutes, and sidelined him for a single play. The controversy of the article sheds light on the […]
What I wish I knew
What I Wish I Knew Before My Child’s Concussion The story referenced here is from the point of view of a mother whose child sustained a concussion. She discusses how her daughter was injured, the symptoms she experienced, how long things lasted, and what she wishes she had known BEFORE her daughter ever suffered a […]
ATTENTION ATHLETES- Is your concussion gone?
Concussion Symptoms Gone It’s possible that your concussion symptoms are gone. However, is your concussion gone? We see kids and adults all the time with concussions. The sad part is that quite often the concussion symptoms are gone pretty quickly, but the injury is still there. Are my concussion symptoms gone? These people resume regular activities too […]
