British researchers have new evidence that transcranial infrared light therapy may be effective in promoting tissue repair following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The findings of the study, published in October in the journal Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, could mean that cyclists who deal with TBI following a bicycle crash may soon have a […]
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Sep
Sep
Most cyclists who’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of a crash know that the effects can be lasting, but that getting extended care is often difficult. For some patients, that may soon change. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now recognizing TBI as a chronic condition that […]
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Jul
Jul
No cyclist wants to endure a crash, but it’s best to be prepared in case they do happen. Research shows that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the severity of an injury due to a crash – and in California, it’s the law for cyclists under 18 to wear one. However, for some adult cyclists, […]
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May
May
Emergency departments across the country are reporting more cyclists in their care amid a surge in electric bicycle (e-bike) popularity, according to new research. In a study published earlier this year in JAMA Surgery, researchers from the University of California San Francisco say that hospitals saw e-bike riders with head trauma increase 49 fold from […]
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Apr
Apr
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from a bicycle accident can be life-altering. Finding a treatment that improves quality of life – mentally and physically – when symptoms persist can be challenging and sometimes frustrating. Neurofeedback has become a go-to treatment option for some seeking to minimize TBI side effects. The biofeedback method has been used […]
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Mar
Mar
When it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), they can be as unique as the person they are affecting. For some, a mild TBI, sometimes called a concussion, will resolve with a day or so of rest and over-the-counter pain relievers, but other times symptoms — mental and physical — can linger for months or […]
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Feb
Feb
A bicycle crash is sure to induce some feelings of anxiety or depression, but new scientific evidence suggests that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) — even ones considered to be “mild” by health experts — may have some correlation to the development of behavioral disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, months or years after the initial […]