Category: Awareness
Today, people of all ages are participating in sports. Sports are an essential part of an active and healthy lifestyle. However, sports injuries can happen at any time. Hence, being aware of the most common types of sports injuries is important. This can help you prevent such injuries, or at least decrease the chances of […]
Accidental falls are the leading traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, followed by motor vehicle collisions. Sports and recreational activities are also among the leading causes in the US. During the twelve months that ended in December 2019, the following sports and recreational activities were identified as the top ten by the number of cases reported. […]
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes immediate alteration or temporary loss in normal brain function. Sports concussion is a serious problem and dealing with it is a frustrating experience. It occurs because of a direct hit to the head or from any sudden action that prompts the head to whip back […]
Head injury is a frequent occurrence in schools, and related activities. Injury to the head can occur when a student is on the playground or other falls and impacts that may occur during breaks. Fortunately, most of these collisions and head injuries are mild and do not need hospital admission. However, some children may suffer […]
Our brain is protected by the skull’s bony protection, which prevents any serious harm to the brain. Head injuries are caused by a blow to the head and are usually associated with motor vehicle accidents, falls, physical assaults, or any sport-related accidents. In case of a severe head injury, the damage may affect the brain, […]
Traumatic brain injury effectuates an alteration of brain function caused by a sudden external force or violent jolt. This injury’s characteristics are complicated because it is not a disease entity but comprise a collection of various causes, types of disorders, and severity. Hence, traumatic brain injury is a crucial concern across the world. It is […]
According to data obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of deaths from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by falls increased by 17% in the United States between 2008 and 2017. A closer look at the data reveals that TBI deaths among residents 55 and older caused by fall-related traumatic brain […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden violent blow or jolt to the head. It disrupts normal brain function. A mild injury may temporarily affect the brain. However, severe to moderate traumatic brain injuries can lead to bleeding, physical damage to the brain, and may cause long-term complications or even death. Causes of traumatic […]
TOGGLE MOBILE MENU When the National Football League (NFL) in the US made rule changes in 2009 to make the game safer for players, they also brought attention to the seriousness of head injuries. American football is a violent sport and its 400 million fans seem to enjoy the violent collisions. The NFL rules are […]
