Category Archives: Not Alone In Brain Injury

Pre #TransAmRide4TBI prep

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

I’ve been meaning to write about my training and preparations regularly as the ride grew nearer, but only managed a couple of posts. Life got in the way. As important as this ride is to me, spending time with my … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injuries #TBIs & #mTBIs

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

A common misbelief is that Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), even mild TBIs (mTBIs) are easily recognizable, and that the individual knows that they have one. There is also misconception that concussions, and other mTBIs involve loss of consciousness, severe headaches, … Continue reading →

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Riding for Awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

Since I have decided to dedicate this summer’s coast-to-coast bike ride to raising awareness and money for traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is only fitting that I start writing about it as well. So for the next couple of months … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for this summer’s coast to coast ride for #TBI

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Douglas Sawyer, MS, ATC

With the signs of spring already upon us (pic is crocus from our yard) it is high time for me to start my ride prep. I had originally planned to start sooner, but ride partner was having difficulty with getting … Continue reading →

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