Commonly known as concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries are common among people who play contact sports at the high school, college, and professional levels. The National Football League (NFL) uses concussion protocols to return injured players to their games quickly. Traumatic brain injuries also can happen in motor vehicle collisions, falls, and other types of […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mild concussion following an accident, you might be unsure about what it means for your long-term prognosis. Many Pennsylvanians have misconceptions about mild concussions and what they mean. The use of the word mild in your diagnosis does not mean that you shouldn’t take your diagnosis seriously. Even a […]
Many Pennsylvanians think that a traumatic brain injury always involves a loss of consciousness. However, evidence shows that people can sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) without losing consciousness. Mild or moderate brain injuries that do not involve unconsciousness can still result in lasting symptoms that can impact the lives of people who suffer from them. […]
A traumatic brain injury can impact nearly every area of your life. Once you have recovered from the initial symptoms of your brain injury, you might continue to face lifelong complications and permanent debilitation. If your brain injury was moderate to severe, you might be disabled and unable to return to work and the activities […]
If you receive a violent blow to the head or experience a sudden jolt that causes your head to be thrown violently forward and back or side to side, you could suffer a brain hemorrhage. Many people suffer serious traumatic brain injuries each year, and many people who suffer traumatic brain injuries also experience intracranial […]