Common Hockey Injuries and Prevention Tips for Athletes

Common Hockey Injuries and Prevention Tips for Athletes

Ice hockey is a popular winter sport in the United States, especially in Michigan, with thousands of amateur and pro athletes playing every year. Hockey is a fast-paced sport. It combines players of different sizes and speeds with aggressive, non-stop action....
Concussion Health

Concussion Health

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]  Did you know . . .  an estimated 1.6 – 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year, an estimated 5.3 million Americans live with a traumatic brain...
Understanding Concussions

Understanding Concussions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An estimated 1.6 – 3.8 million sports-and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year! A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow or jar to the head or body, a fall,...
Safety of Hockey Helmets Questioned – Are Kids Safe?

Safety of Hockey Helmets Questioned – Are Kids Safe?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As many of you may know, we are actively working with a non-profit organization that is trying to reduce injuries in hockey players, the Look-Up Line Safety Program.  Dr. Jeff S. Pierce is serving a Chief Medical...
Concussions: When in doubt, pull them out!

Concussions: When in doubt, pull them out!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Concussions have been a very hot topic in the news the last couple weeks with the recent concussion of University of Michigan football player who continued to play after suffering a hard hit. The diagnosis of a concussion on the...