Dr. Collins, an expert in concussion recovery, and his six types of concussions based on concussion symptoms.
Larissa Geleris, an occupational therapist and mother shares her personal journey of navigating sensory overload after suffering concussions, offering valuable strategies for managing symptoms post-traumatic brain injury. Discover expert insights on TBI, sensory processing challenges, and practical
Sometimes, the effects of head injuries or concussion don't appear instantly. In fact, there are cases wherein patients see it years later when it has already affected their attention, executive functioning, or mood.
Persistent concussion symptoms could be post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Learn all about signs of PCS, diagnosis, treatment options, and more.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
Larissa Geleris, an occupational therapist and mother shares her personal journey of navigating sensory overload after suffering concussions, offering valuable strategies for managing symptoms post-traumatic brain injury. Discover expert insights on TBI, sensory processing challenges, and practical
Having post-concussion syndrome is not just something you have for a few days/weeks. It's something that lasts way longer, and I can say it is/was a difficult journey, the hardest one of my life. It's not easy to experience post-concussion symptoms every day. I have recognized different stages and would love to share my 6 stages of concussion recovery with you.
Concussions are a tricky injury to recover from. Any time a person has suffered a head or neck injury, the signs of a concussion should be something to look for
Read about the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and why our clinic is regarded a leader in treating patients with concussions of various severities.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
After a oncussion, athletes often question what food they should eat to support their recovery. Let's look at the best food for concussions.
"Every concussion is different, but I hope some of the things on this list will help."
Learn why alcohol and caffeine can trigger post-concussion symptoms and how they impact recovery. Use our flowchart to decide what to drink and when.
A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Read our Concussion 101 Guide to know the signs and symptoms to report to a healthcare provider.
In most cases, concussion symptoms disappear within a month. If they do not, the person may have post-concussion syndrome. Read about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments here.
Exercising is one of the best things you can do to heal your brain. Yet exercise tends to make concussion symptoms a million times worse. So how do we solve this paradox?
Statistics indicate that as many as four million Americans seek medical care every year for treatment of a concussion. About four of every five people are
Concussions can be treated with physical therapy. Cardinal Physical Therapy offers concussion specific PT to support headaches, tension and vision impairment. A home exercise program that begins as early as possible is paramount to healing. This can be established in one PT visit. When the pati
You’ve no doubt heard the saying ‘Food is medicine’. In my experience, these are very applicable when it comes to healing from a concussion/brain injury.
Sometimes, I still find it weird. One day, you can feel on top of the world, the next day, you want to lay down in bed covered with a blanket over your head. But today, I feel great, and one of the reasons I feel like this is because I started doing interval training on a consistent basis. Let me dive deeper into the question: Is it OK to exercise with a concussion?
