Concussion Posts

Signs of concussion

Brain Health, Kid's Health Mar 24, 2023

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

Aphasia: a loss of language

Brain Health Sep 26, 2022

Aphasia is an impairment that can impact how you speak and understand language and communication. This means a person may ...Read More

Understanding traumatic brain injuries: 3 things to know

Brain Health Apr 29, 2021

The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can ...Read More

Do concussions cause early onset dementia?

Brain Health Feb 22, 2019

Concussions are top of mind with more information available about the impacts of multiple concussions. We are learning more about ...Read More

Soccer heading may increase concussion risk

Bone & Joint, Kid's Health May 19, 2017

A concussion can happen when someone’s head strikes an object such as another player or the ground while playing sports. ...Read More

Video: Football helmet fitting: Proper fit for safe play

Bone & Joint Jul 31, 2015

Football is a high impact sport played in constantly changing weather conditions. For maximum protection, football helmets should fit properly ...Read More