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• Mayo Clinic Proves Brainstem Procedure Is Best For Concussions

  Tuesday, April 2, 2013
  When an athlete has a concussion, what actually occurs in the brain? Is it a head injury?  Aren't helmets designed to protect the head? Is it a rattling of the brain inside the skull, or could it be something else?   This is not a matter of the head being injured or bruised directly, especially when there is a helmet properly worn... read more

• Negative Tests Post-Concussion, The Test or The Doctor Reading It?

  Wednesday, January 2, 2013
  Here is the scenario: A young athlete sustains a head-neck injury in his or her sport, gets a headache maybe even some confusion.  This athlete is pulled out of the game or practice (as protocol suggests) and is then taken by their parents to their local Medical Doctor or to The Hospital for further testing... read more

• An Open Letter To All Athletic Directors and Athletic Associations Regarding Concussions

  Monday, November 26, 2012
  This letter will be short and right to the point.  For all those that come out of this with peaked interest, we can discuss in greater detail, just contact our office for greater understanding and implementation... read more

• Best Protection Against Concussions

  Wednesday, November 14, 2012
  There is a lot of research being done to find the best protective gear for athletes in hopes of reducing concussions. Helmets, mouthpieces, goggles, headgear all have their place in providing protection for the head and jaw during contact in many sports today... read more

• LockerDome Tip of the Week: Concussion 101 - The Basics

  Wednesday, September 19, 2012
  It seems like we can’t go one day without hearing about an athletic concussion injury.  All athletes run the risk of head & neck injury when participating in sports. Athletes are faster and stronger than ever before, coupled with the fact that the athletes, coaches, parents and healthcare professionals are more aware and we have an epidemic of concussion injuries in sports... read more

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