The WWE Gets Body-Slammed By Concussion Lawsuit
The NFL’s concussion lawsuit may be settled, but many other professional sports organizations have yet to see their day in court. Lawsuits are being brought by athletes from all kinds…
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NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sidelined Due To Concussion
NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. is bowing out of a major upcoming race this weekend due to a possible concussion. Earnhardt’s team Hendrick Motorsports released a statement today saying the…
ReadPlaying Water Polo May Put You At High Risk For Concussions
Water polo isn’t typically thought of when people think of contact sports with high risk of injury, but those who participate in the sport will be quick to tell you…
ReadAnemia Could Lead To Poorer Outcomes After TBI
There are many factors that can determine whether a person is likely to experience a positive outcome after experiencing traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more are being found on a…
ReadFormer Colts Player Shares What It Is Like To Get A TBI In The NFL
Before 2010, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie was set to become a leading player for the NFL team, but a series terrible concussions between 2010 and 2012 instead made…
ReadStaying In The Game After Concussion Can Mean Being Sidelined Longer
Sports leagues across the country have instituted policies which pull players from play if they are suspected of experiencing a concussion, but there is plenty of evidence to show the…
ReadSleep Disturbances Are Common After TBI, Often Go Unnoticed
By now, most people are aware that concussions can have a long-term impact on a person. In particular, it has been established that memory and cognitive problems can occur for…
ReadResearchers Pinpoint Risk Factors For TBI In Older Adults
While the NFL and other intense contact sports get the most attention for their explosive collisions and subsequent brain injuries, the truth is that the majority of people who experience…
ReadCould This Ultrasound Helmet Be Used To Diagnose Concussions?
A new test using ultrasound waves to diagnose concussions may soon make it easier and cheaper to accurately evaluate brain injuries immediately after they happen, according to research presented at…
ReadCourt Upholds The NFL’s Concussion Settlement While Seemingly Admitting Faults
The settlement between the NFL and former professional football players over the long-term risks of brain injuries was upheld today by the U.S. Third Circuit court of appeals. The appeal…
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