What Dancers, Teachers, and Directors Need to Know About Concussions - Pointe Magazine While professional sports organizations have strict protocols for managing concussions, most ballet companies lack even basic procedures.

Another group at risk for #mildtraumaticbraininjury is #dancers. But unlike in sports, dance teachers have no established #concussion protocols. This leaves decisions in the hands of dancers, who may push themselves to return too soon, risking their health. #mTBI pointemagazine.com/what-dancers...

Brain’s protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports Damage to the blood–brain barrier is linked to immune changes and cognitive decline.

A new study shows that the blood–brain barrier can be damaged and leaky decades after #concussion. This seems to trigger a long-lasting immune response that is closely tied to cognitive decline. www.nature.com/articles/d41... #mildtraumaticbraininjury #mtbi #tbi #concussionrecovery

Special forces sergeant who assaulted ex-wife gets reduced sentence due to Canadian military service The judge noted a "link between his service-related concussions and the mental health deterioration" the soldier experienced.

Yes, returning soldiers suffering from #concussion need special care. Yes, #mildtraumaticbraininjury can play a crucial role in #intimatepartnerviolence. That doesn't justify minimizing the lasting impacts on the victim. The Canadian Armed Forces must address this. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Trust your gut to heal your brain: Antibiotics may aid recovery from traumatic brain injury In a new study published in Communications Biology, Houston Methodist researchers led by Sonia Villapol, Ph.D., found that short-term antibiotic treatment significantly reduced neuroinflammation and n...

In a new study ... researchers ... found that short-term antibiotic treatment significantly reduced neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration following #traumaticbraininjury ( #TBI) by altering the gut microbiome in animal models. #concussion #mildtraumaticbraininjury medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02...

Predictive model identifies complications in the first 2 days following mild or moderate traumatic brain injury A study led by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine of Lleida (IRBLleida), the University of Lleida (UdL), the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Arnau de Vilanova Universit...

Researchers have created a clinical model called the Goliat score, which can be used by emergency services to estimate the risk of acute complications in patients suffering from minor and moderate traumatic #braininjuries. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02... #mildtraumaticbraininjury #concussion

Okanagan College secures funding to advance research on student concussion recovery | Okanagan College Okanagan College (OC) is celebrating a major research milestone with the announcement that Dr. Colin Wallace, who teaches in the Department of Kinesiology at OC, has been awarded the College’s first-e...

Okanagan College study aims to develop return-to-learn program for post-secondary students following #concussion. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #TBI #mTBI www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanaga...

UVA researchers find link between head injuries, Alzheimer's risk More than 6 million Americans are living with the degenerative brain disease.

A single #concussion can increase Alzheimer's risk. #braininjury #mildtraumaticbraininjury #mTBI #TBI www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Only 4 Small SUVs Get Top Marks in New Whiplash Test - Consumer Reports IIHS test results reveal which small SUVs have the lowest whiplash injury risk, a common spine injury in rear-end collisions.

Very few cars pass the test for #whiplash prevention--not good, considering how often #concussion is an outcome of #whiplashassociateddisorder ( #WAD ). You don't need to have impact with anything to sustain a #mildtraumaticbraininjury. www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...

Concussions and Disability After a Motor Vehicle Crash This cohort study of Canadian adults surviving a motor vehicle crash examines the association of prior concussions with risk of long-term disability.

Not surprising that prior #concussion increases risk of long-term disability after a subsequent MVA. #Mildtraumaticbraininjury itself is a risk factor for subsequent #MTBA with worse symptoms. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Support My Book on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Today Support Lynne's Kickstarter campaign for her book, _No Such Thing_, about her journey with a 'mild' TBI and the importance of increasing awareness of this underestimated injury.

Please consider supporting my book on #concussion AKA #mTBI or #mildtraumaticbraininjury. Check out this blog post to learn more. lynnemelcombe.com/2026/02/08/n... #booksky

Coming soon: No Such Thing: A Memoir of "mild" TBI and my 20-yr Recovery Had a concussion that won’t heal? Tired of being disbelieved? You’re not alone and you're not crazy. This book can help.

Have you suffered a #concussion with symptoms persisting beyond a few days or weeks? I’ve written a memoir of living for years with symptoms of concussion, also known as #mildtraumaticbraininjury or #mTBI. Please visit my pre-launch page to learn more. www.kickstarter.com/projects/lyn...

Concussion Assessment in Ottawa & Gatineau | Neuropsychological Testing Neuropsychological and psychological concussion assessments in Ottawa and Gatineau to clarify memory changes, support diagnosis, and guide next steps in care.

tinyurl.com/4s62ptzx #Psychologists and #neuropsychologists with a focus of practice in #concussion, #mildtraumaticbraininjury (#mTBI), and acquired brain injury use standardized cognitive tests and detailed clinical interviews to clarify how the injury has affected thinking...

#feasibility of Physical Therapy Evaluation Symptom Provocation Tests in Older Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Mixed Methods Study Background: Early standard assessment protocols have decreased costs and better identified treatment strategies in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Clinical practice guidelines contained strong recommendations for the use of provocation tests in evaluating younger adults (65 years of age) with mTBI have been limited. To start bridging some of these shortcomings and aid the development of practice guidelines for older adults, this study explored the #feasibility of physical therapy evaluation protocols for individuals aged >65. Objective: The study aimed to (1) assess the #feasibility and tolerance of using evidence-based physical therapy evaluation outcome tests, and (2) apply the International Classification of Health, Disability, and Function (ICF) domains to an emergent thematic analysis of research protocols involving older adults with and without mTBI. Methods: The #feasibility study was a cross-sectional design that included 13 community participants (>65) with and without mTBI. Investigators documented completion of the health form, participant-reported outcomes including the Patient-Specific Function Scale (PSFS) and Post Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), and physical performance measures using the Motion Sensitivity Quotient (MSQ) and a sub-maximal recumbent stepper test, modified from the Buffalo Concussion Bike Test (BCBT-M). Emergent contextual themes were identified within the study protocol, testing space, and participant responses. Results: The sample included 13 participants (ages 65-91; 7 female, 6 male), 4 with mTBI and 9 without. All completed the health form, PSFS, and PCSS, with moderate verbal cues required in 15.38% (PSFS) of the cases. The MSQ and BCBT-M were completed to the participants’ maximum safe effort. No participants experienced adverse mTBI symptoms. The themes for the study protocol were time, communication, and logistics coordination. The themes for the study environment were assessment, documentation, and safety. Unanticipated positive emotions were evoked with comments such as, “that was fun” and “I didn’t know I could do all this”. Conclusions: Older adults were able to tolerate the collection of participant-reported and physical outcome measures that allowed for individual maximal safe efforts without mTBI symptom provocation. The contextual themes using the ICF model of study protocol and environment were categorized and coded for future research consideration. Positive emotion participant responses were captured at the end of data collection. Clinical Relevance: This study applied standard physical therapy assessment protocols which may inform baseline testing and guide effective treatment strategies in older adults with mTBI. The study utilized ICF domains from a research procedure perspective for protocol and environment considerations. The findings included participants’ positive emoted responses, which may inform future large-sample trials in the evaluation of older adults with mTBI.

JMIR Formative Res: #feasibility of Physical Therapy Evaluation Symptom Provocation Tests in Older Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Mixed Methods Study #PhysicalTherapy #MildTraumaticBrainInjury #OlderAdults #HealthResearch #DisabilityStudies

After Tom Holland’s On-Set Concussion, Here Are 21 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Spider-Man filming was halted following the actor's injury

Condolences to actor Tom Holland on his #concussion but it's kind of good when it happens to a celebrity because it brings attention to it. And we need attention to #braintrauma, #braininjury, #mildtraumaticbraininjury, #mTBI. www.menshealth.com/uk/health/a6...

Penticton man sues after ICBC calls lasting concussion a 'minor injury' The insurer also argued as he was off work at the time of the accident so he wasn't covered.

It's such a waste when people have to sue to make others realize that their #braininjury is not "minor." I've long said that there's no such thing as #mildtraumaticbraininjury because there's nothing mild about it. #concussion #ICBC #personalinjury infotel.ca/inwheels/pen...

Florida Woman Sues Plumbing Co. After Being T-Boned By Work Truck: Watch Full Trial via CVN A Florida jury heard openings in a lawsuit filed by a woman claiming she suffered a traumatic brain injury and injuries to her back and neck after being t-boned by a plumbing company’s work truck.

Here's an example of what it's like to sue for #personalinjury after sustaining a #concussion caused by someone's negligence. If you have a #mildtraumaticbraininjury or #mTBI and you undertake a #lawsuit, prepare to be #gaslit. blog.cvn.com/florida-woma...

Acute Cognitive Symptoms, Mental Health History Predict Long-Term Concussion Effects in Adults: Meta-Analysis A recent systematic review and meta-analysis have identified several key factors that increase th

A meta-analysis of data from 592,000 adults with #concussion showed that key indicators of persistent symptoms in up to 30% of those suffering #mildtraumaticbraininjury include a history of anxiety and depression, and difficulty concentrating after the injury.
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I couldn't agree more. As a #freelance writer and editor, I couldn't take time to recover from #concussion. I've always wondered if that played a role in the fact that I've never fully recovered from my so-called #mildtraumaticbraininjury, even 20 years later.

Yes! It's more than 20 years since my #concussion, also known as #mildtraumaticbraininjury. Except, as Canada's top concussion doctor, Dr. Charles Tator, has said, there is no such thing as a mild brain injury. #braintrauma #braininjury

FOAMio on Instagram: "Wie sollte das Vorgehen bei einem leichteren #SchädelHirnTrauma (#SHT) mit einem #GCS von 13 - 15 in der #Notaufnahme umgehen? Das Konsensuspapier "Assessment of adult patients w... 1 likes, 0 comments - foamioblog on August 22, 2024: "Wie sollte das Vorgehen bei einem leichteren #SchädelHirnTrauma (#SHT) mit einem #GCS von 13 - 15 in der #Notaufnahme umgehen? Das Konsensuspapier...

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#FOAMio #FOAM #Rettungsdienst #Notfallmedizin #LeitlinienKompakt #Leitlinie #Guideline #Trauma #Kopfverletzung #SchädelHirnTrauma #SHT #GCS #GlasgowComaScale #mTBI #mildTraumaticBrainInjury