There’s credible on going research exploring benefits of omega-3 fats and brain health after concussion type injuries – a good thing for athletes. As usual the supplement industry is trying to capitalize on vulnerable athletes and their parents. Supplements  to cure concussions – it sounds too good to be true and it is! Athletic trainers [...]

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I get very excited about learning new things and luckily have a variety of professionals around me from whom I learn. One of those is a neuropscyhologist who presents to our practice and at various hospitals on the topic of concussions. Hearing about the latest research and information on the prevalent topic of concussions has [...]

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A very well-educated panel delivered a comprehensive talk on concussions – what they are, how they are diagnosed on the sideline, treatment, return to school and return to play guidelines and the role of neuropsychology testing in concussions (baseline & post-concussion). It was the “Dream Team” of medical and psychological experts. They were wise to [...]

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Read the article Multiple Concussions Linked to Lasting Symptoms in High School Athletes. More and more research is finding that high school athletes that suffer more than one concussion are at increased risk for long-term effects. Symptoms include trouble concentrating, balance problems, dizziness and memory and sleep disturbances. Is your athlete at risk?

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The NFL has (finally) made head injury prevention a priority and this has shed some light on what to do about concussion treatment across all high school sports. We’ve been talking about a lot in recent months (read up on our previous posts) – now it’s your turn…. Do you feel that your athlete is [...]

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Feed a cold, starve a fever  — but what about head injuries? If your athlete suffers a concussion, keep food and beverages light for the first few hours. Don’t deny them food if they’re hungry, but stick to water and small snacks. Possible side effects of head injuries include nausea and vomiting, so you just [...]

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Football might be my favorite sport — and I LOVE sports. As an athletic trainer, nobody knows better how dangerous this contact sport can be. The majority of the serious injuries I’ve treated have been on the sidelines of a football field. Injuries don’t always come in the form of cuts, sprains and broken bones. [...]

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In the middle of this NFL season, the powers that be are planning to implement a new policy to protect athletes who have suffered head injuries. After suffering any injury, athletes must be cleared to return to play by the athletic training staff and team doctor (similar rules apply in the high school setting). This [...]

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We’ve been discussing head injuries over the last few weeks. For some more in-depth analysis, check out this recent article from Training & Conditioning Magazine.

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Head injuries are serious business – we’re talking about the brain here! Every athlete will respond differently from a blow to the head and some cases can be much more serious than others. Sometimes progressive symptoms can appear hours after the injury occurs. If one of my athletes suffers a head injury during a practice [...]

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