Junior level basketball player bouncing basketball

Concussion in Youth Sports: What Parents Need to Know

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2022, 2.3 million children and adolescents who were aged 17 or less had received a concussion or brain injury diagnosis. The federal agency also indicates that youth sports like boys’ tackle football, girls’ soccer, and boys’ wrestling are sports with some of the highest…

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Post-Concussion Syndrome: Long-Term Management Strategies

While most people recover from concussions within a few weeks, severe concussions can be life-altering, and individuals can face lingering symptoms that require long-term care. Post-concussion syndrome can last for months or even years, leaving those who suffer from it searching for effective strategies for managing their symptoms. What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome? Post-concussion syndrome is…

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Woman who has fallen off a bicycle holding her head with a concussion

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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