In the city’s fast-paced society, where head injuries, particularly concussions, have become a common issue, brain health in Ottawa is a subject of rising relevance. Research has shown the major impac...
Athletes that participate in contact sports or individuals who were involved in traumatic accidents have been shown to receive particular injuries like shoulder and neck stingers. Known as a stinger i...
The potential dangers of playing sports with a concussion are severe, if not fatal. However, many athletes attempt to play through this TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) either because they are unaware of ...
As long as the condition has been recognized, there have been many misconceptions about concussions. This particular traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents scenarios that are prone to serve misinformat...
Concussions are a form of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) that can have minor or severe effects on the human brain and body. They are the result of blunt-force trauma that causes the brain to hit the int...
A concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that occurs when a person suffers a blow to the head or body that causes the brain and head to quickly and sharply move back and forth. This forces the b...
Did you or a loved one experience a head injury during an accident? The first step is to request an appointment with a doctor to evaluate the severity of your particular case. Continue reading if you’...
When it comes to sports, concussions and traumatic brain injuries are an ever-present risk even in non-contact sports. However, that isn’t the only place where someone can sustain a concussion. With t...
Traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, introduce a wide variety of chemical changes to the brain that it works to recover from. Concussions occur when your brain comes into contact with your ...
Have you ever heard the terms “Grade 1 concussion,” “Grade 2 concussion” or “Grade 3 concussion” before? Did you wonder what this “grade” refers to? Concussions are a complex and sometimes misundersto...