How XLNTBrain Saves Coaches Time on Sideline Assessments
For coaches, few moments are more stressful than deciding whether an athlete should return to play after a hit or collision. Every second matters, and so does every decision. Coaches are expected to evaluate athletes quickly, recognize injury signs accurately, and reduce risk for both the player and the organization. However, traditional methods of evaluating […]
How Rugby Clubs Can Use Technology to Protect Players from Concussions
Rugby is one of the most physical and fast-paced sports in the world, but with that intensity comes a serious responsibility: protecting players from concussions. For coaches, trainers, and clubs, the challenge isn’t just about recognizing an injury; it’s about preventing, assessing, and managing it effectively. Fortunately, technology is transforming concussion management in rugby, helping […]
10 Warning Signs of a Concussion After a Sports Injury
A concussion can happen to any athlete, in any sport, at any level of play. Sometimes the signs are obvious, but other times they can be subtle, delayed, or even mistaken for fatigue or dehydration. Knowing how to recognize the warning signs of a concussion can make the difference between a safe recovery and a […]
Are We Taking Concussions Too Seriously?
Here’s why concussions deserve our attention. December 11th, 2017 | Pyschologytoday.com – For decades, getting up after a hard hit has been rewarded with a badge of honor for mental and physical toughness. But nowadays, every hit is coming under scrutiny, slowing games and forcing some athletes into early retirement. With football participation rates decreasing, […]
Physical Therapists Play Growing Role in Sports Concussion Management
More athletes turn to their physical therapists for guidance, treatment and the all-important clearance to return-to-play and return-to-learn activities. While Athletic Trainers provide the first line of defense for sports teams privileged to have them on staff, the individual’s family Physical Therapist is playing a growing role in the sports concussion management process. The American […]
Clinic provides hope for athletes with brain injuries: ‘This is going to be huge’
Our own CEO, Dr. Harry Kerasidis, was part of this story originally published in USA Today on October 3rd. We are proud of his passion – which he brings to our own concussion management technology. October 3, 2017 | USA Today – The announcement last month that Aaron Hernandez had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he committed […]
Debunking 10 Common Concussion Myths
Fall brings football and pre-season. Know the facts and fiction on concussions. NATIONAL HARBOR, MD/ August 25, 2017 / PsychologyToday.com / — A deluge of concussion information pours into the media every day, which makes it hard to know who, or what to believe. Since concussions emerged onto the national scene, the general awareness level of concussions have […]
What’s Next in Sports Concussion Management?
Survey Says — Research For Treatments In honor of March being National Athletic Trainers Month, I surveyed select LinkedIn followers representing the experts — athletic trainers, entrepreneurs, doctors and other medical professionals — asking them to shed light on where the sports concussion industry is going. But first, here’s a little look back to see where we’ve been. […]
Athletic Trainers Lead the Concussion Battle, Says Neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD
Paying respect to the “unsung heroes” of sports and their “mission critical” role with our athletes’ wellbeing. Why? Because they C.A.R.E.
Rest or No Rest After a Concussion?
“Relative rest” is key to concussion recovery, contrary to what many believe. (PsychologyToday.com – December 22, 2016) — Unfortunate advice passed down over the decades has many people believing they already know about concussions, including whether or not rest after sustaining a traumaticbrain injury (TBI). For example, we used to hear recommendations to keep the injured patient awake […]