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concussion

28 05, 2024

Sport Medicine Professionals Seminar: Return to Sport after Concussion

2024-05-28T10:34:48-07:00

July 20 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

Sports Medicine Professionals Seminar Concussion Care

We are pleased to invite you to a seminar for sports medicine professionals, physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength trainers, coaches, and healthcare providers dedicated to the topic of Return to Sport after Concussion. This seminar will feature insightful presentations from two renowned experts:
Jennifer D. Gaitley, MD from Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Lauren […]

Sport Medicine Professionals Seminar: Return to Sport after Concussion2024-05-28T10:34:48-07:00
15 11, 2023

Ep. 98- Dazed and Confused…you need a specialist

2024-06-24T11:31:19-07:00

In the fall of 2022, the International Conference for Concussion in Sport, released updated guidelines for management of post-concussive athletes. On today’s podcast, Dan and Bekah are joined by two experts, Dr Glynnis Zieman, MD and Dr. Tamara Mcleod, PhD, ATC. Together, they share information on the updated guidelines as well as additional resources. […]

Ep. 98- Dazed and Confused…you need a specialist2024-06-24T11:31:19-07:00
24 03, 2022

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Concussions and Physical Therapy

2023-09-08T14:41:34-07:00

She was first at bat in her slow-pitch softball league. The pitcher wound up and sent the ball toward home plate, but something was off. The ball wasn’t going where it was supposed to. Before the athlete knew it, the side of her head was hit by the softball. Her hands went numb, her vision […]

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Concussions and Physical Therapy2023-09-08T14:41:34-07:00
17 06, 2021

Why Am I Feeling Dizzy?

2024-04-24T16:26:43-07:00

Dizziness and vertigo have become synonymous with one another; an interchangeable set of terms describing the same symptom. Regardless of whether someone says they are “dizzy” or they “have vertigo”, chances are you’re painting the same picture in your mind. 

 This connection makes sense. After all, the definitions of […]

Why Am I Feeling Dizzy?2024-04-24T16:26:43-07:00
3 08, 2020

Be Prepared When Concussions Happen

2024-07-23T17:33:51-07:00

We’ve all heard of concussions, but how many people fully understand concussions? A concussion occurs when the head moves rapidly back and forth causing the brain to shift and make contact with the inside of the skull. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) estimates 1.6 – 3.8 million concussions are reported each year. However, because […]

Be Prepared When Concussions Happen2024-07-23T17:33:51-07:00
21 08, 2019

Concussions in Youth Athletes: Three Things Parents Should Know

2023-09-08T15:57:03-07:00

A recent study found that in Arizona, parents who are OK with their kids playing football has declined by 15 percent. This is right in line with national trends in the sport: The National Federation of High School Associations has found a two percent decline in football participation. 

One reason for the […]

Concussions in Youth Athletes: Three Things Parents Should Know2023-09-08T15:57:03-07:00