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

With Super Bowl LIX on the horizon, Mid-Atlantic Concussion (MAC) Alliance’s medical director and president, Vincent Schaller, MD, DABFM, CIC, recently penned a LinkedIn article on his thoughts about the state of concussions in the NFL, and in organized football on all levels of play. The article, “Super Bowl LIX Musing of a Concussion Doctor” 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

12.3.24 UPDATE FROM DR. VINCENT SCHALLER: “What we saw after the brutal hit quarterback Trevor Lawrence sustained in yesterday’s Jaguars-Texans game was severe. Likely a total shut down of the cerebrum and a loss of consciousness, as indicated by the primitive brain reflexes, like the “fencing response” that was captured on video. We hope Lawrence Read more

It’s a common belief that simply allowing the injured brain time to heal is all that’s required in order for a patient to regain full health after a concussion. But there is more to the story when it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery—much more. We’ve asked our very own Dr. Vincent Schaller, MD Read more

As a special Veteran’s Day salute, we are dedicating this month’s post to the issue of veterans and concussions. To all our military men and women – both present and past—we salute you! Thank you for the sacrifices you make for our freedom. It can be a normal scenario for anyone who has been involved Read more

Concussions are all too common, and all too often written off as minor injuries. In the past it was custom for doctors to quote old text books that “most concussions will clear up in about two weeks,” but more current research and the latest medical literature seems to prove otherwise. Research looking at persistent post-concussive Read more

While there are multiple symptoms associated with a concussion, hearing difficulties aren’t always at the top of the list. Sadly, an auditory issue—much like the proper diagnosis of a concussion—may be overlooked or even misdiagnosed. Understanding and recognizing the possible connections between concussions and hearing difficulties can help ensure proper treatment, and ensure proper measures Read more

Dealing with regular, excruciating migraines is tough enough. When someone experiences a concussions, however an extra layer of concern arises in regards to migraines. A 2020 study from the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute shows that concussion patients with a history of migraines are more likely to experience more severe and longer concussion-related symptoms. Highlights of this Read more