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
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? While June is designated National Safety Month, keeping an eye out for concussion is important all year Read more
What athletic activity results in the most traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)? Does football pop into your head first? Maybe soccer, or ice hockey? If we are looking at the number of hospital emergency room visits per year, as The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, then bicycling is the leading sports/recreational activity contributing to the highest Read more
