A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after ...
Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change ...
Vision problems after a concussion are common. They are often temporary and include issues such as blurry vision, trouble focusing, and light sensitivity. Share on Pinterest 1765299122 Maskot/Getty ...
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Neck injuries aren’t often the first concern after a concussion, but neck pain is a common issue. Neck injuries may complicate your recovery and could lead to long lasting issues. A concussion is a ...
Objective To compare patient demographics, injury phase (IP; time-to-assessment), total symptom severity score (TSS) changes and return to participation (RTP; cognitive/physical) timelines. Design ...
Background Every year in New Zealand (NZ) an estimated 10 per 1000 rugby players seek medical care for a concussion injury sustained at an average cost of NZ$1700 per claim. In response, NZ Rugby (NZR ...
Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...
I spend most of my professional time as a general psychiatrist. However, I also practice forensic psychiatry, the subspecialty of psychiatry that deals with mental health issues and the law. A ...