Health & Safety

Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome

Ten months post-concussion, Dorothy Bedford explains how two months on the drug Amantadine, followed by six weeks of vestibular balance therapy, were the final steps on her daughter Heidi's road to recovery.

Unmarked Detour: Frustration As Sports Restrictions, Concussion Symptoms, Cognitive Impairment Continued

Seven months after her daughter's concussion, Dorothy Bedford was frustrated that Heidi could still not play contact sports, and continued to experience concussion symptoms and cognitive impairment, which effected her grades and scores on standardized tests.

Physical Therapy for the Injured Athlete: Restoring Range of Motion Critical

Restoring full range of motion to a joint should be achieved early in physical therapy as playing sports with restricted range of motion increases injury risk and negatively effects athletic performance.

Physical Therapy for The Injured Athlete: Each Session Has Five Parts

Every physical therapy sessiont can be broken down into five basic parts: subjective, objective, treatments, assessment, and plan

Academic Accommodations for Concussion Different For Each Student

A student-athlete's cognitive function after concussion ordinarily goes through two, and sometimes three, phases depending on the severity of concussion, and when a concussed athlete returns to school, academic accommodations are often required.

Role of Athletic Trainer Explained

Eric Laudano, head athletic trainer at the University of Pennsylvania, explains the role of an athletic trainer in preventing and treating sports injuries.

Overuse Injury: Too Much,Too Soon Causing Pain

Overuse injuries occur when an athlete does too much, too soon, causing pain, says Eric Laudano, head athletic trainer at the University of Pennsylvania.

Concussion Reduces Blood Flow To Brain Which Often Lasts More Than 30 Days

The absence of concussion symptoms doesn't mean the brain has fully recovered, suggests two new studies, one finding that blood flow and carbon dioxide levels in the brains of athletes are reduced under the stress of exercise for three to seven days after a concussion, the second finding significant reductions in cerebral blood flow in young athletes which persisted more than 30 days after injury.

Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season

In buying toys for your kids this holiday season make safety a top priority by following this five tips.

Should Annual Background Checks Be Required For All Adults in Youth Sports?

All adults involved in youth sports over the age of seventeen, including volunteers and paid employees, should pass an annual background check, with no "grandfathering" or exceptions.