Closed-Head and Open-Head Brain Injuries According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of hospitalization for traumatic brain injury (TBI), accounting for one of every five hospital visits (falls are first). Though you may suffer TBI from … [Read more...]
Concussions Suffered in Sports
The Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for Athletes According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are anywhere from 1.6 million to 3.8 million sports or recreation-related concussions suffered in the United States every year. Healthcare officials say the exact … [Read more...]
Using Progressive Exercise to Treat Chronic Pain
When you're suffering persistent or continual pain, the last thing you might want to do is embark on an exercise program. Over the last quarter century, though, more and more health professionals have found that a carefully-managed regimen of progressive exercise can diminish the consequences of … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) Suffered in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Different Levels of Traumatic Brain Injury According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of hospitalizations for traumatic brain injury, second only to falls. In a collision, the head or skull can impact, with … [Read more...]
The Phases of Recovery from a Concussion
The Path to Wellness After a Head Injury When you’re involved in a collision, whether on the playing field, in a car, or on a fall down some stairs, you often feel fine after the initial shock. You may get up, dust yourself off, do a quick mental assessment, and consider yourself unscathed. That … [Read more...]
Why You Need More Than Rest After a Concussion
Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation Are Important to the Recovery Process When you suffer any type of injury, including a blow to the head, it's common to assume that the best remedy is rest—let your body heal naturally, so to speak. There's no discounting that some degree of rest is a critical … [Read more...]
Car Accidents a Common Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Studies Show Motor Vehicle Crashes Cause One in Five Traumatic Brain Injuries According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 20% of all hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injury involve patients hurt in motor vehicle accidents. Car wrecks are the … [Read more...]
Get Your Flu Shot Today | Protect Yourself and Family Members | AdvantageHCS
Get Your Flu Shot Today Protect Yourself and Family Members Advantage Healthcare Systems is offering flu shots on a walk-in basis, at our clinic in Dallas. No appointment is necessary. The cost is $30, but a number of employer discounts are available. A flu shot is a safe and easy way to … [Read more...]
Many Concussions Go Unreported
Study Concludes the Problem Is Widespread According to a comprehensive study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program, as many as three million athletes suffer a concussion during competition every year. About one in ten of those are tied to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury—The Symptoms
Telltale Signs of TBI According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the majority of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury experience full or significant recovery in a relatively short period of time, provided they obtain appropriate medical treatment. CDC statistics indicate that 75-90% … [Read more...]
