Neurofeedback Therapy: A Promising Treatment For Concussions Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. A concussion occurs when the brain experiences a sudden impact, causing it to be shaken within the skull. This leads to a variety of symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty focusing
Sophie’s Story: One Family's Concussion Journey It started like any other Saturday in April for 10-year-old Sophie and her parents. The car was loaded up with Gatorade, post-game snacks, and camping chairs headed for a day at the soccer park. Her parents cheered loudly and jumped up and down with excitement as she dribbled the
How much do you really know about concussions? If you have kids or teens in sports or play contact sports yourself, you should have a good working knowledge of how concussions work and how they can impact your health and well-being. Since concussions tend to be misunderstood – and under-reported – the CDC recently
Recent reports and even lawsuits about the lasting damage that repeated concussions cause professional NFL athletes continue to make headlines, but trauma and damage is not limited to those at the pinnacle of the sport. College students, teens and even children playing sports can also suffer from concussions during the course of games or practice.
Concussion continues to be a problem for athletes – both those who play professionally and those who play on school teams. According to the University of Pittsburgh's Brain Trauma Research Center, high school athletes alone get over 300,000 sports-related concussions each year in the U.S. Concussions happen at all levels and to athletes in
Quick – what do Dan Marino, Les Williams[i] and Jim McMahon have in common – aside from being former professional football players? Each suffered concussions that led to suspected or confirmed traumatic brain injury (TBI). The tie between football and brain injury is beginning to emerge, and it is not a pretty picture for
Did you know that every year 15% of people nationwide who engage in sports or physical activity report at least one concussion? The finding may sound high but it's not far off from what's been reported by some other researchers, said Michael Collins, PhD, who is the Director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. If
While the human body is very resilient, we often forget how delicate certain parts can be. This is especially true for our brain. Anytime a person sustains an injury to their head that results in any physical, emotional, cognitive or sleep disturbance, it is recommended that they are evaluated for a concussion by a reputable
