Brain

September 18, 2023

How To Know If Your Child Has A Concussion

Now that kids are back in school and sports have started up again, a parent’s concern over safety is well founded. Studies show that less than 50% of high school athletes are honest about concussions. However, since concussions are very serious, even to the point of death, parents and coaches must recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions. After being diagnosed with a concussion, many athletes feel pressure to ignore the symptoms and get back in the game.
September 7, 2023

How To Choose A Proper-Fitting Helmet

Every year, more than 3.5 million children 14 years and younger while playing sports or participating in recreational activities. These activities contribute to about 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries. The leading cause of death from a sports-related injury is a brain injury, according to Stanford Medicine’s sports injury statistics. Nearly 50% of head injuries that occur while a child is participating in sports or recreational activities happen while the child is bicycling, skateboarding, or skating.
September 16, 2020

Should My Child Play Football?

Some parents are concerned—and rightly so, it turns out—about brain injuries to their children who play football. You may be thinking that football has so many positive qualities and the risk is so small that it’s worth it for your kiddo to enjoy being the jock his dad was.