Condition: Concussion

Don’t Ignore Head Injuries: The Science Behind Concussion

Don’t Ignore Head Injuries: The Science Behind Concussion

A few years ago, the movie Concussion, brought this frequent sports injury to the forefront of the news. The movie focuses on a real-life doctor who brings awareness to the significant risk that some of our nation’s top athletic stars – football players – undergo each...
Concussion: Potential Causes and Long-Term Impact

Concussion: Potential Causes and Long-Term Impact

Fact: Sports are second only to car crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in youth. Whether a concussion is acquired through a seemingly minor bump on the head, or whether it happens after repeated collisions, like those that take place in many...