Each age group or generation has certain attributes and characteristics. The differences are not just important, they’re significant. Access to and use of technology, pre-Title IX, post-Title IX, the internet, gender roles – there are so many differences and experiences. In looking at female concussions, it’s important to look at each generation differently. For instance, there’s […]
Female Military and Veterans Resources
The numbers of women in the military are increasing. As of March 2016, 15% of active duty personnel are female. There are also 39,277 officers. In Numbers are growing as well as diversity of roles. In December 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that all jobs in the military are open to all women. Also, […]
Women’s Health Issues and Resources
Because of my advocacy work for female concussions, I’ve learned more about sex and gender issues with medical research and other aspects of medicine. Research and focus regarding women’s health has been ongoing for some time, but has lagged with regard to concussion. In this post, I’m providing information about women’s health issues as well as online resources […]
Menstrual Cycle Concussion Survey: Recommendations
When studies are released, there are often calls for additional research as well as recommendations. In my menstrual cycle survey report, I added quite a few recommendations. Some can be implemented immediately. Others address considerations for planning research. It’s based on what I’ve learned, what responses were to the survey, and more. Take a look at […]
Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction Following Concussion: HerConcussion.com Survey Results
Females of all ages experience issues with their periods and menstrual cycles after sustaining a concussion. It’s a greatly overlooked topic regarding female concussions that warrants immediate attention. This post includes the report abstract for the survey I developed regarding this topic. I’ve also created two forms. One is to use during a concussion recovery. It’s the […]
Female Concussions: Life Phases at a Glance
Because there are many differences for each life phase, I’ve pulled together some key points to share. It’s important to keep these differences in mind as you review concussion information. If you’re a female and have a concussion, or are caring for someone who has one, review this information so you know some considerations for […]
