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Suspecting the Unexpected
Dustin’s post “Nightmare on a Football Field” inspired me to write this next post. During the summer of 2010, I was an intern at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. As interns, we worked with the...
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Saint Francis Medical Minute
This is a short video highlighting concussions and local athletic trainers. Dr. Bowen is the team physician for the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks, and works with the athletic trainers...
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Sex Differences in Concussion Symptoms of High School Athletes
Here is a brief overview of the article out of the newest Journal of Athletic Training. I suggest you take a chance to read the entire article. It’s free to NATA members! Frommer LJ, Gurka KK, Cross...
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Cheerleading Enters Forefront of Concussion Issue
When most people think about concussions they only allow one sport to enter their mind: football. As we have documented numerous times before, football is just one of the many athletic activities that...
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Advocates for Injured Athletes
Beth and Tommy Mallon have a story to tell; it’s a story they hope will help protect youth athletes across the nation. The mother-son duo has launched Advocates for Injured Athletes based out of San...
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National Athletic Training Month
Welcome to National Athletic Training Month. Each year during the month of March, our profession takes the time to reinforce our stance and spread the message to promote the athletic training...
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Winter Wednesdays– In the Clinic
The football season is officially over, however that does not mean the concussion risk is gone. Yes, it will be reduced slightly, but awareness is continued and the importance of an athletic trainer...
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Could Using an AED in Fennvile Helped?
This blog is mainly about concussions however, athletic training is a very strong undercurrent here. Mike Hopper takes a look at a column surrounding the tragedy in Fennville, MI, and how an athletic...
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Almonte on 7-day DL
The Brewers have announced Erick Almonte has been put on the new 7-day disabled list with a concussion. Almonte is the first Major League player to be placed on the DL specifically set up for...
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Helmets First
For youth, riding a bike is a favorite form of exercise and fun. But accidents do happen and parents should make sure they provide protection for their kids. For many, wearing a helmet while riding a...
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Trends in Concussion Incidence in High School Sports
Mike Hopper takes a second to review a current research article, we would love to hear your take on this as well. Concussions appear to continue to rise. Is it due to an increase in incidence or is it...
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Ten Reasons Your School Needs an Athletic Trainer
A certified athletic trainer is the #1 healthcare provider trained and educated to work with athletes. A certified athletic trainer is trained to handle emergencies whether it’s a broken arm, a neck...
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Concussion Management: Change is Happening!
I have noticed a major change in how we have been able to manage concussions at my school since this new legislation. When it initially came out the school personnel, athletes, and parents were...
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Saint Louis University TBI Research
Researchers at Saint Louis University have teamed up with the Department of Defense as they conduct research on traumatic brain injury. Dr. Richard Bucholz, director of the Saint Louis University...
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Concussions: Not Just Male; Not Just Football
Here at The Concussion Blog, we talk all things concussions. Concussions are brain injuries and they are definitely something we must continue to learn more about and continue to educate the youth and...
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