Month: May 2015

Many people in Florida regularly enjoy sports and other recreational activities on a regular basis. Participation in athletic competitions and events can be an excellent way to exercise and meet people with similar interests. In addition, sports play an essential role in childhood development for many individuals, teaching them valuable lessons such as teamwork, problem solving, physical skills, and the…

Of the approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries1 that occur each year, a significant number happen when the victim is on someone else’s property. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are an injury to the brain that causes a disruption in normal function. In many cases, they occur after a bump or blow to the head, but can also happen when…

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates[1] that there approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States each year. TBIs can range from “mild” to “severe,” and a concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. While many TBIs are self-resolving and require little medical intervention, they have…