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Second Impact syndrome? A review of Tua Tagovailoa's recent football injury

If you are a football fan, you have likely heard about Tua Tagovailoa's recent football injury. Watching the replay of his injury was heartbreaking in both the intensity of the hit and the immediate side effects. Our hearts go out to him!

Oct 4th, 2022

Management of post-concussion emotional changes

This blog post sheds light on very common emotional changes experienced post-concussion. We discuss why they occur, other symptoms they could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

Aug 1st, 2022

Management of post-concussion sleep difficulty

This blog post sheds light on very common sleep problems experienced post-concussion. We discuss why they occur, other symptoms they could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

Jul 1st, 2022

Management of post-concussion cognitive difficulty

This blog post sheds light on very common cognitive symptoms experienced post-concussion. We discuss why they occur, other symptoms they could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

Jun 1st, 2022

Management of post-concussion balance difficulties

This blog post sheds light on vestibular changes experienced post-concussion. We discuss why it occurs, other symptoms it could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

May 1st, 2022

Management of post-concussion eye symptoms

This blog post sheds light on very common eye symptoms experienced post-concussion. We discuss why they occur, other symptoms they could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

Apr 1st, 2022

Management of post-concussion headaches

This blog post sheds light on the very common post-concussion symptom of headache. We discuss why it occurs, other symptoms it could manifest as, medications and supplements, and tips for management.

Mar 1st, 2022

Concussion prevention and detection products

Thankfully, scientists are constantly inventing and studying products to help detect and prevent concussions. We wanted to take a moment to summarize what we have learned about those products most recently introduced.

Feb 8th, 2022

Concussion trajectories

ImPACT researchers believe that each concussion falls into 1 or more of 6 trajectories, and that once we understand the trajectories, symptoms, physical findings, and useful treatments can be better understood. We will explore these in the months ahead.

May 3rd, 2021

Returning to sports after COVID-19 illness

COVID-19 has changed almost all aspects of our lives. For kids, one area that has been changed, is returning to sports participation. Please read below to find out how we determine when and if a child is safe to return to these activities.

Mar 9th, 2021

Screen time and eye health in light of COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have all spent much more time looking at screens than ever before. Though in most scenarios, we cannot change school requirements, we can feel empowered to help our kids use screens with certain guidelines.

Sep 1st, 2020

Driving after concussion

One of the questions we hear most commonly from teens who have suffered a concussion is “When can I drive again?” There are many factors we consider when answering this question.

Aug 4th, 2020

Young athletes and safer sports

We are all for healthy, active engagement, but it is of great service to look at the risk factors and reduce them. Read more below, to find out how.

Jun 2nd, 2020

Keeping your brain active in quarantine

Going from a busy schedule full of school, sports, and play-dates, to being quarantined, it comes as no surprise that times are challenging both physically and mentally. Read more below for tips to keep your brain active in quarantine.

Apr 9th, 2020

Common concussion myths

We hear about concussions in the media all the time. While there is credible information reported on TV and the internet, there is also some information we commonly hear that is not true. Read below to find the truth behind some common concussion myths

Jan 24th, 2020

Soccer injuries – Prevention and Tips

Nov 4th, 2019

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for concussions

Mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) are very common in youth and adult sports. Because they occur so often, much research has been done looking for supplements and treatments to help with concussion recovery. One of the studied treatments is the u

Sep 30th, 2019

Baseline concussion testing

Frequently asked questions about concussion baseline testing

Aug 21st, 2019

Second Impact Syndrome

Second Impact Syndrome is a type of brain injury that has devastating consequences. Although second impact syndrome is rare, we believe it is worth discussing because it could be the cause of catastrophic injury and is preventable.

Jul 8th, 2019

Why are kids at greater risk for concussion?

There are a number of key factors that make children and teens more susceptible to concussions. Read below to find out more.

Jun 6th, 2019

Convergence insufficiency

Convergence insufficiency is a common finding after a concussion. We see this in approximately 50% of our patients. Today we explain why we screen for this after a concussion and discuss therapies to help when it is not resolving.

Apr 17th, 2019