As an active basketball and volleyball player, Kaitlyn Jones was a busy 17-year-old student athlete. When she hit the gym floor during a basketball game on December 13, 2019, Kaitlyn and her family didn’t know what to expect after she was diagnosed with a concussion at the emergency department near her home in Henderson, NC. […]
Prevent Brain Injury. Here’s how! Tip 1: At Play Wear American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) approved head protection for your sport. Don’t slide headfirst into base. Don’t dive into shallow water. Your clothes should not interfere with your vision. Tip 2: At Home Use hand railings. Secure rugs. Put away toys. Install grab bars […]
A concussion can be a serious injury, but it is not a life sentence by any means. You CAN get better when you pursue the right approach to treatment with a provider who understands the injury. What is a concussion? A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or sudden jolt […]
The News & Observer featured a front-page story today about the renewed emphasis on preventing concussions in professional sports like the NHL. Dr. John Wooten, a pediatric neurologist with Raleigh Neurology, is focused on helping young athletes recover from concussions at the WakeMed Concussion Clinic. The clinic helps determine when it is safe for a […]
