Search results for: “head injury”

  • Bike helmets: 3 things to know

    It can be hard to get your child or teen to wear a bike helmet, but it is the most important thing your child should wear when going for…

  • Soccer heading may increase concussion risk

    Soccer concussion symptoms can happen when someone’s head strikes an object such as another player or the ground while playing sports. In soccer, players purposely make head-to-object contact when…

  • Signs of concussion

    Recognizing signs of concussion is critical. Student athletes and parents can help.

  • Kid’s sports physicals: Why it’s important

    Before the summer or fall sport season starts, it is important for your kid to have a pre-participation physical examination, or sports physical. The screening will identify underlying areas…

  • Water safety in lakes, rivers and streams

    Every summer families flock to lakes, rivers and streams for fun in the water. Water safety is even more important outdoors because of the unpredictability of these flowing waters.…