Throughout one’s life, it’s common to have health issues arise from time to time. While the medical system can be dysfunctional, it’s generally possible to seek and receive care for any particular issue. This is what people expect if they sustain a concussion. The reality is something entirely different. It’s a shock to find that […]
CTE Studies: Stages Breakdown From a Different Angle
As I went through studies about CTE, I discovered that it’s not very easy to compare apples to apples or find details about mild stages. In this post, I’ll provide my notes and graphics I made during the course of my research. I’m out of time, so am just dropping some screenshots of my notes […]
7 Surprising Facts About CTE
It’s been one shock after another. After raising a few questions about CTE last summer and incurring quite a bit of wrath upon doing so, I started looking into it in more detail. What I’ve found has both surprised and alarmed me. In this post, I share issues I’ve come across as well as suggestions […]
7 Must-Have Forms for Concussion Recovery and Treatment
When one sustains a concussion, it can be daunting determining what to do or expect during interactions with the medical community. With that in mind, I’m sharing information about some forms related to concussion treatment and management. During my recovery, I wish I had known about all of them from the start. Some were used by physicians […]
White Matter Changes Due to Head Impact in Collegiate Contact-Sport Athletes
White matter can be negatively impacted due to repeated head impacts during contact sports. Such injuries occur even when there is not a clinically diagnosed concussion. These are results from several studies released in the past few months. The studies show impact to cognition and length of recovery in collegiate football and hockey athletes. In […]
Noise as Cause of Concussion Symptoms: the Case for Further Study
Noise is a key factor in concussions and affects recovery. I’m convinced of it. The more I research it, the more sure I am that it’s a major factor to look at in-depth. In this post, I’m pulling together information from many sources that show how noise creates symptoms that are attributed to concussion. Check […]