Tag: concussions

There is Nothing Mild (Nor Unusual) About TJ Grant’s Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

January 12, 2014

TJ Grant’s slow recovery made headlines again this week with reports that he still is not cleared to fight since last year’s concussive injury.  Is there really anything unusual about this timeline given that he just had a “mild” concussion? Unfortunately the answer is no.  The reality of post concussive symptoms is they can take … More There is Nothing Mild (Nor Unusual) About TJ Grant’s Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

TJ Grant Goes 2-0 When it Comes To Concussion Management

September 17, 2013

Earlier this year I commended Canada’s TJ Grant for doing the right thing by stepping away from a scheduled UFC title shot due to a concussive injury sustained during practice.  Brain health should not be taken lightly and his choice, as difficult as it must have been, was worth positively highlighting. A second title shot … More TJ Grant Goes 2-0 When it Comes To Concussion Management

Concussion Common Sense Leadership From Canada’s TJ Grant

July 24, 2013

Earlier this month Brian Stann retired from his successful MMA career due to concerns regarding possible long term implications from traumatic brain injury. Last week, Cole Harbour MMA fighter TJ Grant committed an equally impressive move in deference to head injury.  He stepped down from his UFC lightweight title shot scheduled next month.  This, despite not … More Concussion Common Sense Leadership From Canada’s TJ Grant