Pro2Cool
Pro2cool® is the first ever FDA-designated Breakthrough Device for post-concussion cooling therapy.
What is pro2cool®
How Does pro2cool® Help Concussions?
— Sam Williams
Reduce Long-Term Effects
By introducing an effective therapy treatment for concussions, we are also hoping for a much lower amount of time that those injured deal with the side effects of brain injuries. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome include physical, cognitive, and emotional problems. While the average brain injury resolves within six weeks, some people still deal with the symptoms longer than this. At TecTraum, we take pride in our goal of conducting a trial that may help people recover from a concussion, and spend less time dealing with the side-effects.
Signs of a Concussion
The signs of a concussion can be tricky when symptoms coincide with other sports-related injuries or general tiredness. The most distinct sign of a concussion is loss of consciousness, but that does not often occur. Other symptoms can include excessive drowsiness, blurry vision, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, mental confusion, or a change in behavior. The health care community continues to learn about the effects of concussions and what the ‘best-practices’ are for intervention.
Are Concussions Common?
Concussions, particularly in athletes, are extremely common. In the United States, nearly 3.8 million concussions occur yearly from sports-related injuries alone. Many misconceptions lie around the dangers of concussions and its lasting effects on the brain. Some people might excuse mild head injuries when they are described as ‘just a ringing in the ear’ but concussions are much more serious, and the mismanagement can lead to prolonged symptoms and long-lasting effects.
Previous Recovery
There is no known treatment for concussions beyond prescribed brain rest. Recovery from a concussion is a complex process and not treating or managing it properly, can lead to an even longer recovery time. Traditionally, physical and mental rest within the first 48 hours has been the most appropriate way to help your brain heal. Today, parents of athletes around the world are holding trainers, coaches, and teams accountable to provide information and research surrounding concussions. pro2cool® is being developed as a proactive solution to improve post-concussion outcomes.
TecTraum publication 2021
Check out our original research published in the March issue of the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine entitled “Preliminary Safety and Efficacy of Head and Neck Cooling Therapy After Concussion in Adolescent Athletes: A Randomized Pilot Trial.” In this pilot study, our objective is to determine the safety and efficacy of head and neck cooling when applied eight days after concussion among adolescent athletes ages 12-17 years old diagnosed within one week of injury.
