Blog
Professional cyclist Lizzy Banks: “there’s not a book on how you treat concussion”
Cycling is the sport responsible for the highest number of concussion-related visits to emergency departments in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of follow-through in terms of education about the injury and treatment options for cyclists. British 31-year-old professional cyclist Lizzy Banks can attest to the hardship of recovering from concussions in the biking community.
Australian Football League funded study on concussions in former players, then was uncooperative and restrictive, lead researcher claims
A revelatory article from Melissa Davey, Stephanie Convery, and Emma Kemp of The Guardian claims that the AFL (Australian Football League) sabotaged its own concussion research.
New research to develop better diagnostic tools for diagnosing mTBI in the elderly
"Adults over the age of 75 have had the highest incidence of traumatic brain injuries" and better diagnostic tools are needed. BrainBox has received a grant to create a clinical solution that accurately captures the diagnosis and prognosis of mTBI in elderly patients.
Review article analyzes pathophysiology, patient care of post-concussive dizziness
Over 1 million people report having mild traumatic brain injury or concussion (mTBI) per year. The second most persistent symptom reported is dizziness, ranging from feelings of “giddiness” to vertigo. A review article discusses the potential pathophysiology of dizziness and recommendations for patient care.
Excellent breakdown of post-traumatic headache
An article published on Verywell Health provides a well-written overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of post-traumatic headaches (PTH). These headaches typically stem from traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, the most common causes of which are falls, automobile injuries, sports injuries, and domestic abuse.
A review of the biomechanics, data acquisition, and head trauma
Gregory Tierney published a review on concussion biomechanics, head acceleration events (HAE), and brain injury criteria in Taylor & Francis Online. Tierney pooled data from past studies to understand the relationship between the kinematic magnitude and rotational nature of HAE and damage to the brain.
Coping with five concussions: an interview with Ian Scott
Imagine living through five concussions before you even start college. This is the reality of Ian Scott, a freshman at Carleton College, who talks about his experience in this blog post. Although he might not seem any different compared to other people, he is perpetually battling the aftermath of his five concussions.
Interview about light therapy with Dr. Larry Carr
We interview Dr. Larry Carr, a former BYU Hall of Fame Football player, about his experience with photobiomodulation for symptoms caused by repetitive head impact exposure and his work as a consultant on five different pilot trials to research the effects of photobiomodulation on CTE-like symptoms.