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
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
January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we want to take this opportunity to remember the risks faced everyday by the officers charged to serve and protect our communities. From motor vehicle crashes to assaults, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should be a big concern. While for years leading voices in the field have 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
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
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
Moments after a head injury, it can be difficult for the layperson to know what signs to look for to tell if a concussion has happened. Even for athletic trainers and coaches, it can be difficult. Sadly, this can result in delayed medical treatment for the concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is Read more
oulisWith fall sports—particularly fall contact sports—in full swing in the Mid-Atlantic region, we would like to share a few inspiring post-concussion recovery stories from the 2024 Summer Olympics. While we hope you and your loved ones never experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), we hope that these concussion return-to-play journeys will enlighten you and our 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
