Did You Know?
Did you know that young adults who experienced a concussion, can experience persistent cognitive changes as well as altered brain activity? source: European J of Neuroscience, Dec 2018
Did you know the female athletes are at a greater risk for post-concussion injuries.
- A study of more than 300 collegiate athletes showed significant association between concussions and knee injuries
- Unrecognized concussions and lateral ankle sprains
- Female athletes – 50% higher risk for concussion than male athletes
Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2019 Annual Meeting, May 5, 2019
Did you know that Diminished Brain Resilience Syndrome, a modern-day neurological problem of increased susceptibility to mild brain trauma, concussion, and neurodegeneration due to:
- Toxicant exposure
- Nutrient deficient foods
- Inability to heal immediately from an uncomplicated single concussion.
Source: Surgical Neurology International, 2014. 5:97