Blogs
Join us for a webinar with psychiatrist Dr. Erika Lauer. Dr. Lauer will discuss the current understanding of pain neuroscience, the different physiology between acute and chronic pain, the use of proven self-care methods for calming a sensitized and reactive nervous system, and the role of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain.
This facilitated event recording is open to all USBIA members and advocate members.
In 2014, there were approximately 2.87 million TBI-related EDHDs, marking a 53% increase from 2006 to 2014. These updated numbers can be accessed on the TBI web pages and in our TBI Surveillance Report.
On bikes and scooters, “the best way to prevent an injury is to wear a helmet, and children need to follow the rules of the road,” an expert says.
Pepperdine Addresses Increases in Concussions Among Female Athletes
Concussions in college athletics are a general concern in high school, college and professional athletics teams. While national discussion tends to focus on football and boxing, sports traditionally dominated by males.
Rates* of Injury† from Sports, Recreation, and Leisure Activities§ Among Children and Adolescents Aged 1–17 Years, by Age Group
National Health Interview Survey
CDC Pediatric TBI Guidelines
Read more about the updated Pediatric TBI Guidelines here.
For Kids With Concussion, Less Time in a Dark Room
The C.D.C.’s first guidelines to focus on children’s head injuries steer doctors away from CT scans and prolonged isolation. Click here for article.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The USBIA Communications Committee has put together an exciting new campaign the aim of which is to increase the public’s understanding of brain injury during Brain Injury Awareness Month. It will accomplish this by using social media outlets to share the personal stories of individuals living with the effects of brain injury.
USBIA announces the topics for three upcoming webinars. The next webinar will take place on May 25.