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Unraveling the Complexity of Concussions: Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and Pupillary Light Reflex
Concussions, often labeled as "mild" traumatic brain injuries, are anything but mild in their impact. These injuries, which result from a blow to the head or body, can disrupt the function of multiple physiological systems. One of these systems is the autonomic...
My Summer of Concussions: A Cautionary Tale (for Science!)
Concussions are a brain injury, not a sports injury. Yes, concussions can and do happen in sports, and are not just limited to contact or combat sports like football, rugby, MMA, and boxing. Concussions can happen at home. In fact, the top 2 causes of traumatic brain...
Identifying and Addressing Cognitive Impairment after Concussion
In the aftermath of a concussion, individuals often grapple with a range of issues, which can vary widely in severity and duration. These can include emotional, cardiovascular, visual, balance, and cognitive issues. These are some of the different phenotypes of...
Why Concussion Rehabilitation Requires Addressing Multiple Systems: Concussion Phenotypes
Concussion Rehabilitation and Concussion Phenotypes Concussions, often referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), have been a topic of growing concern in the US and sports communities internationally. Recent research reveals that concussions can lead to...
Acupuncture vs Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Study: Acupuncture Is Superior to Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Many patients come to Jackupuncture with pain in their joints. Oftentimes, a major contributing factor to their pain is poor muscular function. By using electroacupuncture to restore function...
How Acupuncture Relieves Pain
Acupuncture and Pain: The Science Behind How Acupuncture Relieves Pain Pain is a common reason for patients to seek acupuncture. In fact, chronic pain affects over 1.5 billion people globally,(1) with nearly one-third of American adults experiencing it(2). The most...
My Concussion Story: The Genesis of PeakMIND
The Origin of PeakMIND Did you know PeakMIND neurostimulation is a scalp electroacupuncture innovation I pioneered to heal my own persistent chronic concussion symptoms? This is the story of how a grad school presentation on concussions and my own medical needs became...
Concussion, Cardiovascular Health, and Athletic Performance
The Silent Impact of Concussions on Cardiovascular Health and Athletic Performance Concussions often bring to mind immediate concerns such as headaches, dizziness, and cognitive issues. However, there's a less-discussed but equally significant aspect of concussions...
Correcting Concussion Myths: Rest Isn’t Good Medicine
Significant Shift in Guidance for Concussion Rehabilitation Sports-related concussions (SRC) are common but medical guidance is often incorrect, even from many medical professionals. The conventional wisdom used to be strict rest until symptoms resolved, but emerging...
2 Choices You Make that Significantly Impact Concussion Recovery
How Timing and the Provider You See Affect Your Recovery Timeline Concussions are a common injury in children and adolescents, often occurring during sports and recreational activities. While concussions are typically considered mild traumatic brain injuries, their...
