10 Ways to Prevent Brain Injury

Shepherd Center's Injury Prevention Program shares brain injury prevention tips to kick off Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Seatbelt Required

Always wear a seatbelt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Photo by Gary Meek

Helmets Required

Always wear a helmet when cycling. Photo by Leita Cowart

Sports Injury Prevention

• Know rules, techniques and guidelines, and abide by them, sports injury experts advise.

Shepherd Center's Injury Prevention Program shares 10 brain injury prevention tips to kick off Brain Injury Awareness Month. View the tips in the SlideShare presentation below or click here. Also, visit our brain injury prevention page for more information on ways to minimize the risk of brain injury.

About Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.