BrainCussion

02/08/2024

Dr. Jose Mathew was asked to speak on a panel discussion to representatives from American Health Imaging this week. He discussed different ways on how to educate their staff with helping the pain management/orthopedic community be able to work more efficiently with imaging centers.

Great job, Dr. Mathew! 👏🏼👏🏼

11/28/2022

Want to know more about the current concepts in emergency department concussion care? Check out BIAA’s webinar on December 7 at 1 PM Eastern. Hosted by Mark Christensen, MD, this webinar will focus on how EDs can improve their objective assessment of concussion, leading to more precise diagnosis and discharge instructions. Register here: https://bit.ly/3EzJscD

11/18/2022

Concussion care starts in the ED for more than 50% of patients, but assessments vary from facility to facility and provider to provider. This BrainScope sponsored Brain Injury Association of America webinar will explore how EDs can improve their objective assessment of concussion, leading to more precise diagnosis and discharge instructions. Hosted by Mark Christensen, MD. Register here: https://bit.ly/3DvnLIX

10/27/2022

09/16/2022

09/04/2022

Great presentation - https://youtu.be/V9aq_WPO5os

09/04/2022

Anxiety is a great mimicker of concussion symptoms.

Concussion causes anxiety and anxiety can prolong concussion symptoms. The two are intricately intertwined, and it’s very difficult to separate them from one other. So in every case of concussion, anxiety and mental health should be part of the picture.

Anxiety influences and is influenced by our autonomic nervous system, which frequently becomes dysregulated in acute concussion and PCS cases. We must incorporate strategies that improve nervous system regulation. These strategies may include exercise, a healthy diet, gut hormone regulation, sleep, stress reduction, and more.

08/18/2022

PT's, DC's & AT's are invited to this FREE online workshop!

08/15/2022

Vince Gill used a song he wrote for his wife, fellow singer, Amy Grant to show love for her after a bike accident left her with a concussion.

08/11/2022

08/07/2022

by Linda W. Arms, June 22, 2014What is a brain injury like? It’s not like a broken leg. It’s not like most other medical conditions or diseases. It’s not getting old and experienci