You Can’t Treat a Football Concussion That You Don’t Know You Have
As we approach football season, excitement isn’t the only thing building around El Paso. Incidence rates for concussions also see an uptick when players hit the field. Whether it’s a pro linebacker in the NFL or a youngster just starting out in contact sports, studies show that experiencing repetitive collisions can put athletes at risk of suffering brain injuries. Perhaps even worse than concussions is a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative brain disease born out of repetitive concussions and brain trauma. This condition can cause adverse effects that massively diminish quality of life. Most people assume that the condition strikes only ex-pro football players long past their prime, but in fact, data suggests that it can cause damage at any age. While it’s impossible to determine whether a patient
child gets involved in the sport. This has led some researchers to recommend that children under the age of 14 avoid tackle football entirely. If you have a child revving up for football season, it’s important to protect them from brain injuries that can potentially damage their health and well-being for the rest of their lives. Luckily, with the NeuroCom Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) device at Fyzical El Paso, we can screen players post-concussion to determine whether there are any residual balance problems indicative of deeper issues. The experienced and compassionate physical therapists at Fyzical El Paso are equipped to treat concussion symptoms with a wide variety of exercises, tools, and strategies that can help eliminate dizziness, improve balance, restore strength and endurance, reduce headaches, and prepare athletes to return to the gridiron. Every concussion is a serious injury. It’s vital that each one be treated as such. If you or your child has suffered a recent concussion — or you’re concerned that they might have — give the experts at Fyzical a call. We’ll assess the problem and do everything we can to facilitate the healing process.
suffered from CTE until after they pass away, one study conducted by the Boston University School of Medicine indicated that cognitive, behavioral, and mood problems may begin to develop the earlier a
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower doesn’t have to be boring! With a little Parmesan cheese and some seasoning, it can pack a punch of flavor that will please even your most vegetable- averse family members. INGREDIENTS
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1 head cauliflower
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1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano- Reggiano
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
4 sprigs thyme
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Cut cauliflower into florets.
3. Roast for 35–40 minutes, tossing occasionally. 4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and finish roasting, about 10 minutes longer. 5. Serve while hot.
On a large baking sheet, toss cauliflower with onions, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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