Return to Play Concussion Laws
Return to Play Concussion Laws generally contain provisions about removing athletes from play following a concussion, and outlining return-to-play criteria.
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome or PCS is a serious and complex medical disorder that occurs when symptoms persist beyond an average healing timeframe.
Post Concussion Neuron Death
A recent study broke ground with the discovery that damaged areas of the brain do not all swell, leaving swollen areas or ‘blebs’ as they are commonly called.
Recognizing the Common Symptoms of a Concussion
Symptoms of concussions are sometimes easy to overlook. It is our hope with this list that you may recognize some of the more common symptoms of a concussion.
Myths About Concussions
Even though there has been increased coverage about concussions it has done very little to change the wide spread misunderstandings surrounding them.
Symptoms Versus Signs of Concussions
It is important to understand that there is a difference between signs and symptoms. Signs are easy to spot. Symptoms,on the other hand are not readily visible.
Post-Traumatic Narcolepsy
43% of those suffering a TBI complain of developing sleep disorders. Post-traumatic narcolepsy is defined as narcolepsy that develops following a head injury.
Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Treatment varies greatly depending on the stage of the injury. The approach taken by doctors months or years after diagnosis of a TBI will be much different.
