What to do if a concussion is suspected Remove the athlete from play. Ensure the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating concussions. Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional …
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The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has put together the following Fact Sheet with statistics and other information to raise awareness and educate the public about brain injuries. Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), T. (2015). Brain Injury Facts & Statistics. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
People who have had a moderate or severe head injury may spend weeks or months in hospital before they are ready to go on to rehabilitation or to return home. Whether you go straight home from hospital, or into a neuro-rehabilitation center, depends on your needs. Before you leave hospital, you will have an assessment and be given a care …
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to the amount of damage done to the brain tissue resulting from a closed or open head injury. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is most often used by doctors to determine the category of the TBI in which the “severity” ranges from mild (briefly disoriented/loss of consciousness) to moderate to severe …
The New York Times had a great article about advances in treatment of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries today. The number of American Soliders with TBI’s is only going to increase and new breakthroughs in care are a wonderful thing to see! At Dobson we are constantly searching for the most cutting edge care we …
Some Great News for veterans who have suffered a traumatic brain inury since Oct. 7th, 2001. If you know someone who has suffered a TBI while in the service from that date forth, please pass on this information! Veterans Benefits
Complementary medical treatments for TBI’s? A recent study out of the University of Colorado, Boulder indicates that an ancient form of “complementary” medicine MAY be effective in helping treat people with a mild traumatic brain injury, “TBI”. The treatment known as acupressure, is where one’s fingertips are used to stimulate particular points on a person’s …
Dobson Healthcare will be a sponsor and exhibitor at this years Brain Injury Symposium at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation. This years event will be held Thursday June 2, 2011 from 7:30a to 4:30p. For more information on the event please call Jennifer Pascoe at 517-455-0264 or visit the event homepage. This years Keynote Speaker: Kara …
Dobson Healthcare Services, Inc., is a private duty home care company caring for Michigan communities since 1988 from pediatrics to geriatrics with over 200 employees covering a 45-county service area.
