The NFL Said That Black People Are Dumber Than White People To Justify Paying...
Earlier this week, the NFL spontaneously announced that it was ceasing the practice of “race-norming” in connection with its head injury class action settlement. When the news broke, most people didn’t...
View ArticleThe Inauguration of My Life With Traumatic Brain Injury
By JoAnne Silver Jones Inaugurations are times that mark a significant change or achievement, a changing of the guard or the opening of a new structure. For me, the first inauguration of President...
View ArticleMotorcycles, Helmets, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and the Law
By Jeffrey M. Heller, Esq. To wear … or not wear … a helmet, that is the question. The answer to that question is easy: wear one. But in the eyes of the law, are the question and answer always as...
View ArticleDancing With Darwin
By Kelly Harrigan Today, we’re taking dance lessons with Darwin, and our dance instructor is Dr. Steven Saltzman. Saltzman is a Johns Hopkins-trained physician with a background in anti-aging and...
View ArticleThe Curse and Blessing of Neuroplasticity After Concussion
By Jonathan Chung, DC Neuroplasticity is defined as the ability for neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. If you’ve been involved in the world of strokes and brain...
View ArticleStar QB’s Head Injury Sparks Concussion Discussion
On Thursday, September 29th, Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field with an apparent concussion. Four days earlier, he appeared to be concussed and stumbled several...
View ArticleProprioception: The ‘Sixth Sense’ That Helps Us Navigate the World
By Dr. Clayton Shiu, L. Ac. PhD Close your eyes and take a step. How do you know where your left foot, then your right foot, should go? What controls how you place your foot down onto the ground? How...
View ArticleDon’t Let a Brain Injury Hold You Back, Hire a Lawyer Who Can Fight for Your...
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. A brain injury can have a devastating impact on an individual’s life, including physical, cognitive, and...
View ArticleNew NFL Helmet Accessory Reduces Concussions − but Players and Fans May Not...
By Noah Cohan, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear....
View ArticleIs a Concussion Considered a Traumatic Brain Injury?
– By Jonathan H. Stokes for Stokes Stemle, LLC A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when a violent blow or jolt hits the head and causes the brain to strike against the inside of the skull....
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