Neck-strengthening exercises may protect athletes from concussions
Researchers say the neck-strengthening exercises may be crucial for prevention concussions in athletes.
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Study claims dyslexia may protect against concussions
Researchers have been exploring every possible lead when it comes to understanding why some people appear to be more susceptible to concussions compared to others. Now, they may have finally uncovered a clue that could have significant implications for how we view brain injuries entirely. As study co-author Dr. Hans Breiter explains in the Journal…
ReadTwo studies question the effectiveness of state concussion regulations for youth athletes
Over the past decade, every state in America has enacted some form of a concussion protocol to protect young athletes from the more severe long-term effects of repeated brain trauma. However, two new studies from the University of Minnesota suggest these protocols may be critically flawed. As the studies published in the Berkeley Journal of…
ReadCan you prevent a brain injury by angling your head and neck a specific way?
When faced with an impending auto accident or collision, the first instinct for many is to tense up and attempt to stabilize your body before the impact. This is also true for football players who are told to tense their body to make a strong tackle without getting injured. However, new research from Stanford University…
ReadInnovative Sport Collar Could Prevent Whiplash – And Thus, Concussions
Over the past two decades, football helmets have gotten increasingly advanced. Companies have invested millions in innovation aimed at preventing concussions, and yet the best anyone can manage is to better monitor for hits that might be hard enough to cause a brain injury. This is because the majority of the concussions are not caused…
ReadKnow how to protect your child from TBI [Infographic]
Children’s brains are constantly changing and growing. Unfortunately, that means they are also more vulnerable to brain injuries and can be more susceptible to long-term effects of concussions or traumatic brain injuries. This is why it is so important for parents to not only able to recognize the signs of concussions in kids but also…
ReadHelmets can’t cure the head injury epidemic in football
Every summer I read about a new line of helmets promising to protect athletes from concussions, especially on the football field. They promise state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge new safety innovations, such as the recent inclusion of motion sensors to monitor hits taken by athletes. The only problem is, they overpromise what they can achieve…
ReadHead Impact Sensors May Not Be As Useful As Advertised
As the threat of concussions and the associated long-term brain risks or repeated head trauma looming, many sports organizations are turning to new advanced technology in an attempt to keep their athletes safe. Most recently, this has included the growing use of impact measurement systems that claim to alert staff on the sidelines when a…
ReadTackling Education May Protect Young Athletes From More Severe Concussions
Across the country, schools have adopted regulations dictating what happens to young football players after they are believed to have experienced a concussion. But, many schools and sports organizations have also been adopting new tackling rules and training programs in hopes they can prevent concussions entirely. According to new data released at the American Orthopaedic…
ReadRay Ciancaglini “Keeps on Punching”
Ray Ciancaglini is a wonderful friend to us here at NeuroNotes. Ray is a tireless advocate for concussions awareness and prevention of The Second Impact Syndrome. A retired boxer living with the long-term effects of multiple concussions, Ray has made preventing other athletes from experiencing the problems associated with multiple concussions his Number 1 priority.…
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