Grim findings out of Canada suggest that individuals who suffer a concussion may see their risk of suicide rise in the years after injury. The study examined more than 235,000 patients who sustained a concussion at some point during a 20-year-period. Researchers found that adults who suffer a concussion may see their suicide risk increase threefold or […]
Athletes More Injury-Prone After A Concussion
Although we generally focus on foot and ankle blog topics, one of the more common general health topics we blog about is concussions. Today, a new study showcases that concussions and ankle injuries may have more in common than we originally thought. According to researchers the University of North Carolina, college athletes were nearly twice […]
Some Rest Better Than Extended Rest For Concussion
A randomized trial published in the journal of Pediatrics found that a few days of rest, followed by a slow return to activities is better for those suffering from a concussion than extended periods of rest and inactivity. Experts believed more rest would lead to better results, but they found that those who returned to […]
