What is CTE and What You Can Do About It If you have ever experienced head trauma personally or witnessed someone else having a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you know how serious the effects of the injury can be. But have you ever wondered what happens when someone experiences multiple injuries to their head? This […]
Important facts about concussions and falls
We are all at risk of a fall. Activities of daily living may increase our odds. Here are important facts to know. A concussion is considered a mild brain injury. One may be sustained at work, in sports, activities, and at home. Whether old or young, healthy or with illness, we are all at risk. […]
Treating Rugby Injuries
Rugby, played by over 6 million people worldwide, is now considered the United States’ fastest growing sport. Commonly compared to football, Sir Winston Churchill called it “a hooligans game played by gentlemen.” The goal of rugby is to carry the ball over the opponent’s goal line and force it to the ground in order to […]
In Your Corner with CORA: Concussion Management & Protocols
Your Health, Objectively. Treating Everyone Right. In Your Corner with CORA continues our series on common upper and lower extremity injuries for football players and athletes of all varieties and sport. Over the past few months, our expert panels have discussed the topics of Shoulder Injuries, Pectoralis Major Tears, Distal Biceps Tendon Tears, and AC […]
The Weekly Checkup with Concussion Experts Dr. Cheryl Mitchell and Dr. Dusty Narducci
Signs and symptoms of a concussion can be difficult to recognize. With school sports in full swing, CORA’s concussion expert, Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, Clinic Manager at CORA Physical Therapy Seminole and Dr. Dusty Narducci of USF Health joined The Weekly Checkup Radio Show in Tampa to discuss Concussion Management + Protocols, including how to tell if you […]