A severe injury or life-changing disease can put future plans, goals and one's whole life on hold. And there is no doubt that these unexpected circumstances can cause anyone with an injury a considerable amount of stress.However, devastating injuries from a car...
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Brain Injuries
Study: Even without concussions, football players see brain changes
Football is a game of hard hits, including blows to the head. For decades, players were encouraged to use their helmeted heads to plow down opposing team members. Even with a helmet, though, a major blow to the head can shake the brain inside the skull. This can cause...
Concussions in youth sports: 3 things for coaches and parents to know
Youth sports coaches and parents are always contending with multiple goals. Sure, you want to win. But it's also important to instill values of hard work, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game while protecting the long-term health of the kids.If you're coaching or have...
New guidelines allow kids with mild concussions to get active after just two days
If you've had a child with a concussion, you know that the main treatment is rest -- both physical and mental. For nearly a decade, concussions among children have required enforced rest in a dim room with no screens, books or stimulation of any kind. It isn't easy,...
Are there effective treatments for TBI?
The problem of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) goes beyond sports, such as football or soccer, involving frequent head contact. After all, TBIs occur in all sorts of settings, including car wrecks, falls and other accidents.Recent sports-related TBI research has...