Advancements in the way that spinal cord injuries are being treated seem to happen often these days. One amazing event that occurred happened to a 21-year-old man who suffered a cervical spine injury when he was in a car accident just before his birthday. There was a good chance that
Every driver is expected to follow the rules of the road. However, as you know, this is not always the case. There are times when a person breaks the law, thus putting themselves and many others at risk of an accident. Did you know that a driver can be held
When somebody suffers a brain injury, it’s easy to believe that surgery is the only option. And while this treatment may be the best strategy in some cases, it’s not always the first thing that the medical team considers. In some cases, medications can be used immediately after a brain
If you are involved in a car accident, the first thing you should think about is your health. You need to take care of yourself before you do anything else, as there is nothing more important than your well-being. At some point, it must be determined who was responsible for
A spinal cord injury can affect your freedom. When you have a spinal cord injury, you might not be able to do things on your own. You might worry about how you are going to enjoy life without the full freedom that you once knew. For people who have a
As a motorcyclist, you may not regularly think about the unique challenges that you face. That said, these do exist and you need to be aware of them at all times. Above all else, keep this in mind: Some drivers are not interested in sharing the road with motorcyclists. For
Parents of young children often turn to strollers and baby carriers when they need to bring their child somewhere that will require walking. That decision could be dangerous, according to a recent study. The study, which combed through data in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System from 1990 to 2010,
Many Americans are obese, overweight and out of shape. For those Americans, hearing the advice to start working out is commonplace. The last thing that you expect when you start working out is for it to be bad for your health. That is exactly what might happen if you are