30 - Is It Time to Call a Brain Injury a Brain Injury?

Dr. Anthony Doran of Head First Sports Injury, joins us to discuss concussions, also known as traumatic brain injuries. Seen also in amauteur and professional athletes of all ages, the majority of concussions are secondary to motor vehicle accidents and falls- not contact or collision sports. What was once known as "getting your bell rung" ,is now recognized as an brain injury requiring immediate medical evaluation, brain rest, classroom or workplace accommodations, and for some, over a month of continuing medical follow up . Dr. Doran discusses advances in medical care, gender differences in concussion risk and the future of concussion care. Before you see the #ConcussionMove, listen in for up- to- date facts on concussion care.