Just last month, a paper in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine gave further evidence of the importance of concussion baseline testing. Authors Philip Schatz and Jennifer Chikar of St. Joseph’s University Department of Psychology in Philadelphia looked at 231 student athletes who had post-concussion assessments using Sway Medical System technology within three days post-injury. Those Read more
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) are very popular for recreation and transportation. They are also fun to ride! Their popularity and usage continues to grow, especially in urban and suburban areas. Along with that growth is a rising number of emergency department and urgent care admissions for e-bike and e-scooter injuries, a significant 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 (TBIs)? With Fourth of July almost here, we thought we would update and re-share a few important 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
How Sleep Affects Concussions and Overall Brain Wellness Get a good night’s sleep. Don’t lose sleep over it. Did you sleep well? Sweet dreams! The many idioms and expressions about sleep in our culture indicate the significance of this basic, yet highly essential, function when it comes to our health. The National Sleep Foundation explains Read more
It’s March, and that means it’s Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) campaign theme this year is “My Brain Injury Journey” to give a voice and support to people who have experienced either an acquired brain injury (ABI), which can result from birth defects, strokes, infectious diseases and brain tumors Read more
It is important to take care of your brain, whether injured or not. Understanding what strengthens your brain can help decrease brain disease and improve overall mental wellbeing. Our Love Your Brain Quiz is meant for anyone curious about improving their knowledge of brain health. See how well you do! Loading… Reporting by Nicole Read more
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
