Recovering from a concussion requires more than just sitting out from sports and limiting screen time. Eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition is equally important. Here are some things to keep in mind: Increase whole foods Vegetables (baked, sautéed, raw) Fruit Whole Grains (whole wheat, oats, brown rice, quinoa) Proteins (meats, beans, legumes, nuts, full
Category Archives: Concussion
6 Apr, 2020
Signs and Symptoms of Concussions
Most people think that in order to have a concussion you must “black out” or lose consciousness, however this is not as common as people think. There are many other signs and symptoms of a concussion. The key to treating concussions, is being able to identify them early on to avoid further injury to our
28 Jan, 2020
Nutrition for Concussion Management
The body was created to heal itself under the right conditions. With any injury, an inflammatory process begins to help repair and realign tissue that has been disrupted in some way. The body begins this process on its own, but is aided with the help of proper nutrition. What you place in your body can
9 Jan, 2020
When In Doubt, Go Get Checked Out!
Concussions are gaining more and more attention as more research is being done about this often ambiguous subject. In the past, athletes were often said to have gotten their “bell rung” or were considered to have gotten “lit up” after a hard hit in a contact sport. Unfortunately, many were told to “shake it off”
11 Dec, 2019
The Effect of Concussions on Various Systems
Contrary to common belief, concussions can have an effect on multiple systems in the body. The diagram above breaks down the various systems that can be affected by a concussion. One system can drive the other and symptoms can present differently for each individual. Here is how concussions can affect each system: Vestibulo-ocular Vestibular- Common
15 Nov, 2019
What to do About a Concussion
Many people think that a concussion only happens in football games or car crashes. But the truth is, all athletes are at just as high a risk for these brain injuries. So how do you reduce the risk of you or your athletes getting sidelined by a concussion? What is a Concussion and How Does
27 Sep, 2019
Concussion Management at LSTC
What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way our brain functions. When the brain sustains trauma, it is our body’s natural reaction to respond and in doing so, the body releases chemicals to help in the healing process. These chemical alterations cause a change in the blood flow
26 Aug, 2019
Reducing Negative Impacts of Concussions
Your days have probably gotten a lot busier with the start of school and fall sports season in full swing. But as sports practices ramp up, so does your risk of injury. You may think that a concussion only happens in football games or car crashes. But the truth is, any sports players are at
23 Jul, 2019
Safely Returning to Play
If you have participated in sports there is a good chance that you, or one of your teammates, have suffered from a concussion. Concussion research is steadily growing and health clinicians are gaining more insight about the best practices for athletes who have sustained a concussion. While there are various factors to consider, evaluate, and
10 Jun, 2019
Could I Have a Concussion? Signs and Symptoms
The first thing that might come to mind when you hear the word ‘concussion is probably ‘football’. While tackles in football certainly do account for concussions that happen among athletes, you can get a concussion playing other sports too. Concussions can halt you in your tracks and keep you from your daily activities. If you
