tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post8101124400207950699..comments2009-09-29T23:54:53.654-04:00David Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-14841950400831362052009-09-29T23:54:53.654-04:002009-09-29T23:54:53.654-04:00http://www.mahercorlabs.com/news/article-20090831.htm<br /> <br />The latest research peer reviewed by the Academy of Sports Dentistry and a Harvard MGH specialist, suggests a retainer like Mouth guard used in the NFL and with such programs as the University of Texas, should be considered as part of a return to play protocol. One concussion and your six times more likely to have another, this protocol identifies and corrects a known link to the concussion origin. www.mahercor.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-88417400715149879012009-05-11T14:02:30.943-04:002009-05-11T14:02:30.943-04:00Head injuries in sports are a very serious matter. Thank you for drawing attention to this in your blog. <br /><br />One suggestion for players who play sports that do not have mandatory head protection is the Forcefield Protective Headband. <br /><br />Its a sports headband with padding inside that absorbs impact and perspiration, ForcefieldHeadbands.com<br /><br />We have to start addressing these sports issues. These young players need protection for their heads!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-68107638512395981922009-03-31T17:30:08.043-04:002009-03-31T17:30:08.043-04:00@Eytan: Wow man, I am really sorry to hear about the theft and more importantly the assault on you. Very scary stuff. I do agree that until we have universal health care a significant number of people will simply hope that they are going to be ok. <BR/><BR/>I'm really surprised given the symptoms you had that they didn't run a CT Scan right away at the hospital.<BR/><BR/>My son Davey is doing great now, no symptoms at all. He wants to be back out on the lacrosse field right now but we're holding him back for at least another week. The bigger issue is that if he does get another concussion (which would be his fourth) I may not allow him to play lacrosse any longer. I'm just hoping it doesn't come to that.David Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-91064536646482817582009-03-31T16:58:17.474-04:002009-03-31T16:58:17.474-04:00David, funny you should mention this now...<BR/><BR/>I had my iPhone stolen from me on the bus in Seattle a week and a half ago. The thieves ran off the bus (out the back door, which was SUPPOSED to be closed) and I could not hold myself back, and ran after them. Needless to say, a middle aged man should not be running after 4 high school aged kids at 1:30 in the morning.<BR/><BR/>Well, when I confronted them, one of them bashed me in the face with a skateboard. As I fell down, fortunately not losing consciousness, I could hear them say "Quick, let's get his money". Fortunately, my rising to my feet scared them away.<BR/>A few minutes later, after I was able to flag down police and was headed to the hospital, the mantra of "Don't forget Natasha Richardson" was repeated ad nauseam. The hospital did not perform a CT scan and sent me home.<BR/><BR/>Sunday, the bruise on my forehead became a black eye as well, as dizziness and headaches would not leave. Monday it was two black eyes, and I could not stand without the world spinning. With encouragement from all of my friends, I went and got a CT scan on Monday, which found I was on the mend, and while Tuesday I was worse still, by Wednesday I was on the mend and this past Sunday was my 1st day without a headache.<BR/><BR/>I took a few things from this...<BR/>For one, be VERY careful with your iPhone out in public. For another, do not run after thieves... But of all of these, the most important lesson I took is that something that seems like a bruise may be more. My concussion could have been way worse had I not dealt with it when I did, and that going to get a CT scan should be something you do when that happens.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, until we get universal health care, there will be many people sitting by the sidelines not able to pay the exorbitant costs of CT scans. Unfortunately, some timely tests could save lots of pain and headaches in the future...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading!<BR/>And I hope your son is all better :)<BR/>I am picking up a new iPhone on the way home from work today. I could not even wait until the new ones come out. Once you have tasted iPhone, it is hard to do without....Eytanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03117320393243020160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-2084398689291160282009-03-28T10:51:45.575-04:002009-03-28T10:51:45.575-04:00David, I have to agree completely. I though this year's bundle was a wonderful package with many wonderful applications. World of Goo is a phenomenal game. I like Acorn as a picture editor, even though pictureque is much easier to use. I like SousChef as well because it really brings home the cooking. Oh, and I had WireTap Pro and loved it so I'm super excited to have WireTap Studio.Chesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-73286073578366089582009-03-28T10:05:39.809-04:002009-03-28T10:05:39.809-04:00@Chester: Yes and yes! First time I dove into MacHeist. I was going to start blogging about some of the apps I got from it. Picturesque is my current favorite, the World of Goo is entirely too much fun.David Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-25147600850903858332009-03-28T10:02:21.326-04:002009-03-28T10:02:21.326-04:00David that's crazy. I have a random question for you. Did you use picturesque to make the post photo? If you did, did you happen to get it as part of MacHeist's bundle? <BR/><BR/>Just wondering. I'm glad everything worked out!Chesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-87631971441596289402009-03-27T12:51:31.085-04:002009-03-27T12:51:31.085-04:00Having worked in sports centers for the last 15 years, I ahve seen many head injuries.<BR/><BR/>Great job for the coaching staff who recognized the problem.<BR/><BR/>Also, it's a good thing your son displayed symtoms right away, many head injuries go un-noticed because the swelling and/or hemorraging can take time develop and display anysymtims at all (Natasha Richardson).<BR/><BR/>Hope he's back on the field soon.Mike D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00233791620053551893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-63167347912172786542009-03-27T11:13:32.229-04:002009-03-27T11:13:32.229-04:00David - So glad you decided to drive to ER. How many parents think the kids will be okay -- only to introduce tragedy into their lives. Scary.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad Davey is doing well.Noah's Ark Animal Hospitalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701376877755771675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-9507667833076054452009-03-27T08:23:21.789-04:002009-03-27T08:23:21.789-04:00Thanks Jacki - I didn't mention Natasha Richardson directly because she figures so prominently in Morgan McCraken's story.<BR/><BR/>Having been deeply involved in youth sports for many years I can tell you that the majority of parents have no idea what to do if their child gets a concussion. I've seen kids that were knocked out briefly (like my son did playing football a couple years ago) and return to full contact in just a couple of days. <BR/><BR/>Only recently have professional athletes begun to be monitored closely when they get a concussion. It happens at the college and high school level too, though with diminishing resources as the kids get younger. <BR/><BR/>By the time you get to youth sports you are generally at the mercy of a volunteer coach that may not really understand concussions and is usually trying to manage a game at the same time.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately it's up to the parents to closely monitor their kids for something that can often be hard to detect.David Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-90699391069941409322009-03-27T07:49:05.453-04:002009-03-27T07:49:05.453-04:00Hi David &amp; Chris,<BR/>The story of Natasha Richardson is here:<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/cvrms2<BR/><BR/>and THANKS for such a well written post on the importance of head injuries!Jacki Hollywood Brownhttp://www.j-organize.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-40054383630598517372009-03-27T07:47:59.167-04:002009-03-27T07:47:59.167-04:00I'm glad your son is doing ok. Teenagers especially think they're invincible, so hopefully he'll get the message that he isn't.<BR/><BR/>So far my kids have not gotten into full contact sports, though ballet can have its share of injuries.Kelekohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05973169521321800308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-1895764016706612542009-03-27T01:45:09.706-04:002009-03-27T01:45:09.706-04:00I was sure you'd mention the terrible tragedy of Natasha Richardson.<BR/><BR/>You can never be too careful over a knock to the head.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder.Chris Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146068799711174632noreply@blogger.com