Craig Phillips Creates a Spark of Hope
Our friend, Craig Phillips, has contributed a lot of inspiration to our blog and his e-books and website are a regular staple in our Resources section. Craig openly shares his…
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A Blood Test May Be Able To Gauge Brain Injury Severity
Findings published in the Journal of Neurotrauma claim a new blood test can not only quickly identify traumatic brain injury, but also accurately determine the severity of the injury. If…
ReadDespite The Claims, There’s No Such Thing As A ‘Concussion Pill’
Over the past week, TV and online news have been abuzz about a “concussion pill” that can almost magically heal brain injuries. Perhaps you’ve seen this report or this recent…
ReadJunior Seau’s Family Not to Speak at Hall of Fame Induction
Junior Seau is being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, his family has been prohibited from speaking at his induction. As football fans know, Junior Seau committed suicide…
Read5 Ways to Make Rehab Last
Written by Dan Harren There’s a problem with brain injury rehab that isn’t talked about very much. Durability of outcomes: Often in-patient programs will see clients perform well in the…
ReadStudy Identifies Brain Networks Affected By TBI and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are both devastating conditions linked with high disability and suicide rates. In the past, the two unique conditions were often confused…
ReadStudy Links Criminal Behavior With Increased Rates Of Past TBI
A new study provides further evidence that a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be linked with an increased risk of committing criminal acts. According to a report published…
Read“Brain buckets” may not stop football concussions
Football helmets may not be able to stop concussions from happening due to the cause of football concussions being caused by a sudden rotation of the skull and brain. Research…
ReadReport Emphasizes Need For Immediate Concussion Diagnosis For Young Athletes
Young athletes under 18 are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to brain injuries, and a new report published in the Journal of Child Neurology highlights the importance…
ReadBrain Injury Rehab: Are we thinking long-term?
Written by Dan Harren TBI rehab is hard stuff. 10-plus years in, and I still find myself failing, learning, and moving forward. I’ve been thinking about success a lot lately,…
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