by Pat Wyman | Sep 22, 2020 | Articles
Traumatic Brain Injury – or TBI – is, as the name suggests an injury to the brain. A TBI can be mild, moderate or severe and is commonly referred to as concussions. Concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the... by Kenneth Hosking | Dec 13, 2015 | Articles
The good news for cheerleaders is that their injury rates are lower than other high school sports. The bad news is that their injuries may be more severe and result in concussions, according to a recent study. The average rate of injuries for cheerleading is less than... by Pat Wyman | Oct 23, 2014 | Articles
There is an important relation between the knowledge of parents and concussions in children as pertains to recovery. Parents of young athletes may have misconceptions about concussions, but they know to seek treatment. For all parents, safety on the field is one of... by Frances Hubbard | Sep 16, 2014 | Articles
As more schools and state education departments confront the reality of concussions in high school sports, many are finding out how former student athletes live with the effects of concussions. Joelle Castle would eat, sleep and breathe cheerleading when she was a... by Sean Kinney | Aug 31, 2014 | Articles
A recent study found that athletes have reduced balance, brain function after concussion, and loss of cognitive function when returning to play. While a concussion is a relatively minor brain injury, and common to athletes in contact sports, it is important to take...
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