Concussions and CTE in the NFL; The League’s Head Problem Despite the National Football League’s best efforts; the link between head trauma and the NFL lingers under the national spotlight. Luke Kuechly, one of the NFL’s brightest stars, has unenthusiastically become the face of the current debate raging across the country, which has parents questioning whether… Read More
Interactive Brain & Head Model – Parts & Functions of the Human Brain
The human brain weighs about 3 pounds and is made up of four major sections, 1) the cerebrum, which houses the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe 2) The cerebellum 3) the limbic system and 4) the brain stem, which houses the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, and leads into the spinal… Read More
Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury
Like most parts of our bodies, our brains are delicate organs that are susceptible to injury and damage. While our skulls effectively encase and protect our brains, severe blows to the head can cause mild to serious brain trauma that may have permanent effects. Unfortunately, those who suffer permanent brain damage, also known as traumatic… Read More
Spinal Injury Support Groups in Wisconsin
Learning to cope with a spinal cord injury may be the biggest challenge ever faced by an SCI patient and his or her family. It is good to know that you are not alone in such a difficult situation. SCI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends with people undergoing similar challenges and also offer the… Read More
Spinal Injury Support Groups in Iowa
Iowa Spinal Cord Injury Support Groups Learning to cope with a spinal cord injury may be the biggest challenge ever faced by an SCI patient and his or her family. It is good to know that you are not alone in such a difficult situation. SCI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends… Read More
Spinal Injury Support Groups in Delaware
Learning to cope with a spinal cord injury may be the biggest challenge ever faced by an SCI patient and his or her family. It is good to know that you are not alone in such a difficult situation. SCI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends with people undergoing similar challenges and… Read More