Tag: Celebrity Story
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Professional Cyclist Alison Tetrick Shares her Road to Recovery from a TBI
This week from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall the spotlight falls on professional cyclist Alison Tetrick. In 2010, Alison suffered a TBI from a crash in the middle of a race. She was able to bounce back and return to racing quickly, but soon after received another concussion. Alison explains her long term symptoms, and...
AUGUST 18, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Carlijn Schoutens, Bronze Medalist Speed Skater in the 2018 Olympics, Shares her Concussion Story
Up next on the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is long track speed skater, Carlijn Schoutens. Carlijn became concussed after a fall during practice at the start of her season. She felt fine at first, but the next day she began to experience severe nausea. Carlijn developed frequent headaches and other symptoms which made it difficult...
JUNE 8, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Former American Professional Snowboarder Kevin Pearce Talks About His TBI
This week's highlight from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is former professional snowboarder, Kevin Pearce. At the height of his career, Kevin suffered a severe traumatic brain injury that required several years of rehab for recovery. He was told during this time that some of his symptoms, such as double vision, would never go away....
MAY 6, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Nneka Ogwumike, 2016 WNBA MVP, Explains her Concussion History
This week's feature from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is power forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike. Nneka has experienced three concussions throughout her basketball career. While recovering, Nneka became aware of her sensitivity to heat, difficulty focusing and the tightness in her head. Now that she’s back on her feet, she has...
APRIL 15, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Jordan Morris, forward for the Seattle Sounders, Tells His Concussion Story
Up next on the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is forward for the Seattle Sounders soccer team, Jordan Morris. Jordan’s first concussion was sustained while playing soccer his freshman year at Stanford University. While injured, he experienced light sensitivity, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. From his experience, Jordan encourages athletes to take their concussion seriously and allow...
MARCH 22, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Olympic Long Team Mountain Biker Christopher Blevins Shares his Concussion Experiences
This week's highlight from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is cross country mountain biker, Christopher Blevins. In this interactive database, one can follow his story from cause of injury to recovery tips and retrospective advice. Blevins experienced his first concussion on his BMX bike when he was 10, and had another later in his biking...
