Super Bowl LX is just days away, and Mid-Atlantic Concussion (MAC) Alliance’s medical director and president, Vincent Schaller, MD, DABFM, CIC, has penned a new LinkedIn article on his thoughts about the current state of concussions in the NFL. This new article is a continuation of Dr. Schaller’s thoughts and commentary from last year’s “Super Read more
Athletic trainers, coaches, parents and health care providers take note: a 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine using data from the National Concussion Surveillance System analyzed concussion rates of a group of 3,557 children aged 5-17 who visited hospital emergency departments over a 12-month Read more
As Christmas and New Year’s Eve draw near, we know there will be a lot of hustle and bustle—and some merry-making—in the works for many people. Shopping, baking, present-wrapping, parties—these are common activities of the season. But the holidays can also be a challenging time for people recovering from concussions and other traumatic brain injuries Read more
The vestibular system consists of sensory organs in the inner ear that are responsible for balance, spatial orientation and the coordination of head and eye movements. For the body to maintain balance, it requires that information be received by the brain from the vestibular organs in the inner ear, as well as from the eyes Read more
When a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs, the life of the injured individual can change dramatically overnight. With an estimated 2.8 million people in the United States sustaining a TBI each year, increasing concussion awareness in our communities is essential in order for us to provide real support to those suffering with Read more
[10.27.25 UPDATE] New, Exciting Research Finds Neurocognitive Improvements for Post-Concussion Patients Using HBOT This September, exciting new research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) found that the treatment can alleviate post-concussive neurocognitive symptoms in adults whose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occurred in childhood. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, looked at 26 patients Read more
Do fireworks affect brain injuries? What about roller coasters, trampolines and water sports? Are some summertime activities more problematic for people recovering from concussions? Are there summer activities that put us at higher risks for traumatic brain injuries? With Fourth of July almost here, we thought we would update and re-share a few important summertime Read more
There is exciting landmark news in traumatic brain injury (TBI) evaluation right now. According to The Lancet, a coalition of experts in the field of brain injuries from the United States and 13 other countries have proposed a new way to evaluate TBI patients that can help improve classification, diagnosis and ultimately treatment. The system Read more
What sports or recreational activities result in the most cases of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) seen in emergency rooms? Do football, soccer, hockey baseball or basketball pop into your head? It may surprise you to know that The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) reports that bicycling is the leading sports/recreational activity contributing to the Read more
What do an F/A-18 fighter pilot, a Navy Special Boat team crew member and an Army mortar soldier all have in common? According to recent extensive reporting of David Phillips for The New York Times, their military specialties put them at risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every time they go to work. Whether they Read more
