The Concussion Discussion – Paige Havens

Education and Baseline Testing Are First Steps in Concussion Prevention

Education and Baseline Testing Are First Steps in Concussion Prevention 

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. It’s caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.

Diagnosing & treating a concussion is not as simple as 1-2-3

Diagnosing & treating a concussion is not as simple as 1-2-3

Some health conditions are easy to diagnose. The symptoms for a common cold, chickenpox, pink eye, strep throat, and such are all very consistent from person to person, which makes them easy to identify. But that’s not always the case with concussion. 

Head smart tips for summertime fun

It’s that time of year when we all spend lots of time outdoors, especially the kids. Hence, it’s time to be extra safety conscious and know where we’re all more vulnerable to concussion. 

How does your athletic association rate?

How you do you choose where your children play sports? Certainly location, fees, relationships with coaches, and social connections all play a big part of that decision, but what about safety?