Anyone contemplating slipping behind the wheel of a vehicle after a head injury should think twice. Driving after a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) can pose very serious risks. There’s no question that these brain injuries can lead to the impairment of judgment, coordination and focus on the road. According to a 2020 Read more
In 2005, Patrolman Carl Jackson was in a foot chase in Woodbury City, New Jersey, with a person known to local law enforcement. The suspect was a repeat offender who was known to carry a gun, and who had a warrant out for his arrest. When he saw Carl, he ran. Carl was a physically Read more
Everyone should aspire to stay active and healthy as they get older. Indeed, we are seeing more and more active seniors enjoying everyday life and physical activity in our communities, and it is inspiring. One possible side effect of all this that we as concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) specialists have a concern about Read more
You don’t have to be a brawny football or hockey player to sustain a concussion. A simple fall can be all it takes to wreak havoc on a life, as our patient Monica K. found out all too well. After a nasty October 2015 fall resulted in a severe concussion, Monica, retired as well as Read more
