High school and college contact sports, particularly football, pose a significant risk of concussions to their players. This undeniable fact affects not only the young athletes but their parents and coaches as well. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, a nonsurgical practice with four offices across Long Island, our physiatrists have over 20 years of…
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Concussion Do’s and Don’ts: What You Should Know
Although when some people hear the word “concussion,” their mind immediately turns to contact sports, concussions are common among people of all ages and lifestyles and occur in all sorts of seemingly safe venues. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. Chator diagnoses and treats patients who have suffered concussions in slips and falls, traffic…
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What Are the Stages of a Concussion?
Concussions are fairly common, though it is difficult to assess how many people suffer such injuries since many patients never report them. Because even mild concussions are considered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), it is important to be seen by a physician if you suffer a blow to the head. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine,…
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