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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you for the update, Coach Schmetzer! Wishing the best for Stef. 💚

#concussion is a mild #TBI #traumaticbraininjury

Sounders FC @soundersfc.com · Jul 7

We're all with you, Stef 💚

A quote from Brian Schmetzer:

“Stefan is being evaluated for a head and neck injury. He got hit pretty hard. We're in the early stages of that evaluation. As soon as we get a definitive, a real, good clarity on the extent of the injury, we'll give you more. I don't want to speculate. He is going to the hospital, but he is fine. He was alert when he was loaded onto the ambulance … I'm very happy for our medical staff because they did a good job to be careful. We can't underestimate that type of stuff.”

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 31

Read Dr. Stephen Casper’s
neurotimes.bsky.social historical perspective on the #TBI calamity that is the RUNIT Champions League and the Run It Straight #RunItStraight viral challenge that caused a death last week
www.concussionalliance.org/blog/runit-a...

RUNIT: A historical perspective from Stephen Casper, PhD — Concussion Alliance

People who take part in these sports might think they are in control of the risks, but brain injuries can happen fast and change a person’s life forever. These injuries can cause immediate death or le...

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 29

🧠More on the elimination of the CDC’s entire traumatic brain injury team, whose work on #HeadsUp #concussion resources and trainings, and their National Concussion Surveillance System, is critical.
www.concussionalliance.org/blog/more-on...

More on the elimination of the CDC’s traumatic brain injury team: the federal budget, a lawsuit, the NFL missing in action — Concussion Alliance

Since our May 1 article, CDC’s Entire Traumatic Brain Injury Team Eliminated, President Trump has sent his 2026 budget request to Congress, and it includes the elimination of the budget for the CDC’s ...

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations on the press coverage, Dr. Tartaglia! We look forward to your upcoming webinar on concussion mythologies, which we promoted in our newsletter www.concussionalliance.org/newsletter/2...

Concussion In Sport Group Education Symposium highlight: A Neurodiversity Toolkit for concussion patients (5/15/25 Newsletter) — Concussion Alliance

Concussion Alliance Public Forum Talk, update on CDC TBI team elimination, aerobic exercise improves executive function, chronic headaches and suicide risk

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 8

👍🏼interesting, thank you!

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 6

Yeah, did you see what we wrote last week? www.concussionalliance.org/blog/cdc-tra...

CDC’s Entire Traumatic Brain Injury Team Eliminated — Concussion Alliance

On April 1, the entire 5-person traumatic brain injury (TBI) team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the team responsible for the Heads Up concussion resources, online courses, a...

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 6

Unfortunately *not* shocked

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Megan Molteni @mmolteni.bsky.social · May 3

The entirety of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health was wiped out last night in a form letter sent by RFK Jr.

NIOSH investigates workplace hazards and works to find solutions. Gone are programs focused on miner safety and firefighter health:

www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...

Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff

Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 1

@christinamaslen.bsky.social succinctly highlighting the incredible power of evidence-based, rehabilitative concussion care! The team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia continues to be a leader in both research and clinical work. A killer anchor to the closing presentation at the symposium #tbi

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 1

@griz1.bsky.social’s a fantastic talk about the combination of mechanism and underlying biological endotypes related to migrainous and dysautonomic concussion profiles—and potential treatments! The UCLA BrainSport’s Care4Kids program is doing amazing work studying persisting symptoms in adolescents

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 1

Fantastic talk from Dr. Howell! Also want to shout out that a neuromuscular training program as part of return-to-play decreased risk for later musculoskeletal injury after concussion

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · May 1

Physical Activity & Sleep are 2 important modifiable factors associated with better concussion recovery. #DrDHowell #CISG #Concussion_ISG @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT #SportsMed @acrmrehab.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · May 1

It’s Day 2 of the Concussion in Sport Group’s first Education Symposium! A fantastic presentation about the progression of #concussion biomarkers and their potential to help diagnose concussion from Dr. Michael McCrae

Dr. Michael McCrea presents in a large ballroom. The slide next to him says “we’ve come a long way from ‘how many fingers?’”

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Apr 30

A fantastic presentation on the #concussion return-to-learn process for college students from Concussion Alliance Expert Advisory Board Member Dr. Allyssa Memmini! Part of an incredible first session at the Concussion in Sport Group Educational Symposium in Milwaukee today #tbi #publichealth

A graphic of the support network for university student athlete concussion patients, made of hexagons with student athletes at the center surrounded by medical, sport, and academic support people

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our Co-founder and CEO Conor Gormally is attending the Symposium—looking forward to hearing your talk!

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Apr 30

You don't want to miss this fantastic translational presentation from Dr. Giza at our upcoming Symposium! @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social @uclahealth.org #UCLABrainSPORT
Presentations, registration & more: concussioninsportgroup.com/symposium/

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Mar 21

If you're at the World Congress on Brain Injury in Montreal, come check out our poster on individuals with a pre-existing disability during the 9:30-10:30 am poster session!

Image of Concussion Alliance's poster on concussion in people with a pre-existing disability. The poster is on a poster-board in the exhibit hall at the world congress on brain injury in montreal

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Mar 18

On our way to Montreal to represent Concussion Alliance at the 15th World Congress on Brain Injury #IBIA @I_B_I_A #concussion

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Mar 18

👇new info on the Neurometabolic Cascade after #concussion 👇

Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · Mar 18

18/31 #BIAM Updating the #AcuteNeurometabolicCascade of #TBI #concussion. Its more than #neurons!! Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, endothelia & microglia!! #UCLABIRC #UCLABrainSPORT @mayumiprins.bsky.social @janellebelle.bsky.social @ezanier.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 30

Hi Jennifer, thanks for posting this!

Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 30

Hi Jennifer, our CEO is interviewed in Tove Danovich’s excellent article. Please check out our resources for managing you concussion recovery. www.concussionalliance.org

Concussion Alliance

Concussion recovery begins with education; we're here to ensure patients and caregivers know what to do next. We are a science-based concussion education and advocacy nonprofit meeting the diverse ne...

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 30

Please take a look at our website with up-to-date info about managing and recovering from a concussion. (We are a nonprofit organization.) www.concussionalliance.org

Concussion Alliance

Concussion recovery begins with education; we're here to ensure patients and caregivers know what to do next. We are a science-based concussion education and advocacy nonprofit meeting the diverse ne...

www.concussionalliance.org

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Clinical Rehabilitation @clinicalrehab.bsky.social · Jan 25

DW. The peri-traumatic environment when someone is concussed influenced the nature or extent of post-concussion syndrome symptoms in this observational study on 567 people. May alter understanding and treatment. doi.org/10.1001/jama...

Peritraumatic Context and the Long-Term Outcomes of Concussion

This cohort study compares posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability status among US veterans with a history of peritraumatic and nonperitraumatic mild tra...

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 26

Thanks for listing us!

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 25

Our latest newsletter is out. www.concussionalliance.org/newsletter/2...

E-bike head injury frequency, severity, and hospitalization levels increased over the past decade (1/23/25 Newsletter) — Concussion Alliance

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy helps veterans with PTSD and TBI, Concussion Alliance CEO speaks to medical school students, military investigating brain injury in fighter jet pilots

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Concussion Alliance (ConcussionAlliance.org) @concussionalliance.bsky.social · Jan 12

Check out our latest Concussion Update 🧠newsletter! We publish bimonthly; each newsletter has thoughtful synopses of new research on concussions plus mental health, free webinars and calls for participating in research. www.concussionalliance.org/newsletter/2...

Concussions due to occupational or vehicular accidents lead to longer, more extensive recovery compared to sports concussions (1/9/25 Newsletter) — Concussion Alliance

psychedelic helps veterans with chronic brain injury symptoms, combined depression & concussion is worse in collegiate athletes, cumulative CTE risk in hockey players

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