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Even will all these primary preventative measures, the potential still exists for spinal cord injuries to occur. Secondary prevention revolves around the concept that once the injury has [...]

In terms of preventative measures, reference is usually made to Primary and Secondary prevention. Primary prevention aims to eliminate the circumstances in which a spinal cord injury can occur in [...]

The rising popularity of adventure sports, and the extreme varieties of these also contribute to the growing burden of spinal cord injury. Snow sports, particularly those that involve aerial [...]

Contact sports are another area where spinal cord injury occurs. Even when protective equipment is worn, the head and neck can be at risk. Whilst these injuries are not common […]

Motor vehicle accidents of all kinds are the most common cause of spinal cord injury. Referring back to the basic laws of physics, the higher the speed and the heavier […]

During this course will cover these important areas: •Prevention, both Primary and Secondary, which are essential for decreasing the incidence of this devastating condition. •Recognition of the [...]

University of Sydney researchers have developed an impact sensor being worn by players at Randwick Rugby Union Club to better diagnose and treat head knocks that can cause brain damage […]

    A team of researchers led by Dr Clare Fraser and Dr Adrian Cohen at the University of Sydney is studying the causes, assessments and treatment of concussion in […]