Tag: concussions

Concussion Series: The Tau of Brain Injuries

May 8, 2015

The brain is a complicated organ. Containing billions of neurons, it is responsible for controlling the body, from reflexes to memories to body organs. In a way, it acts as a central computer, storing a

Concussion Series: ““You Almost Don’t Know What a Concussion is Like Until You Go Through One.”

May 8, 2015

From the turf field at 11th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, one can hear the high-pitched frequency of whistles blowing mixed with the unmistakable sounds of coaches yelling as the St. Joseph’s Prep lacrosse team

Concussion Series: “All Athletes are Taught to be Tough.”

May 8, 2015

In sports, one play can change everything. For Tracy Yatsko, then a 17-year-old athlete for Tamaqua Area High School located in Schuylkill County, PA, that play occurred during a basketball game. Jumping for a loose

Sports: Injuries in Skateboarding

December 17, 2014

Visit any of the few skate parks in Philadelphia and one thing is immediately apparent: many skateboarders aren’t wearing helmets or protective pads. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Pennsylvania is one of