If you break an arm, chances are pretty good you’ll know you need medical attention. However, some injuries aren’t so clear-cut—maybe you feel fine immediately after a fender bender, a minor fall down the stairs, or after getting knocked over in that pickup soccer...
When you think about a concussion, you might immediately envision professional football players, thanks to the news surrounding head injuries. But don’t think a concussion—the mildest form of traumatic brain injury—just happens by getting tackled. It can happen in...
The Brain Injury Association of America dedicates March to spreading awareness. During the campaign, it draws attention to the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. It touches on the needs of victims and their families following incidences of brain...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking of the head and upper body. Here are five signs to look for...
Learn the signs and symptoms to look for in children who may have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (known as a concussion). You don’t have to play a sport to suffer a concussion. Kids can experience one taking a tumble on the playground or being hit in...