What Is a Concussion? What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Are They the Same Thing? The terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury” are well-known in our culture, sometimes used interchangeably to describe virtually any bump or blow to the head. … [Read more...]
Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome? What Are the Symptoms? What Factors Increase Your Susceptibility to Post-Concussion Syndrome? The vast majority of people who suffer a concussion make a full recovery within two to four weeks. For some victims, … [Read more...]
The Likelihood of a Concussion at Work
What Are the Risks? What Should You Do after a Head Injury on the Job? According to published medical studies, nearly 25% of all mild traumatic brain injuries (also referred to as concussions) occur in the workplace. While the Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
Concussions in Motor Vehicle Accidents
What Is the Likelihood of a Concussion in a Car Wreck? What Do You Need to Do if You’ve Suffered a Head Injury in a Crash? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that about one in every five mild traumatic brain injuries suffered in the … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Injuries Suffered in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Wide Range of Physical Injuries Caused by Car Crashed According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 2.5 million Americans seek medical care every year for injuries suffered in a motor … [Read more...]
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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Your Physical Health
The Impact of a TBI on Motor Skills and Physical Function Often, when we're thinking about the potential consequences of a traumatic brain injury, we consider only the impact on our cognitive skills, on our ability to engage in decision-making, to … [Read more...]
Strategies for Fighting Fatigue after a Head Injury
Things You Can Do to Maximize Your Energy after a TBI or Concussion When you've been involved in an accident and suffered any type of bump or blow to the head, it's common to go through a period where you struggle to find any injury. When you've had … [Read more...]
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How Music Can Help Aid Your Recovery from a TBI
Studies Show that Music Can Help Build New Neural Pathways When you've been involved in any type of accident and sustained any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first priority needs to be getting the medical attention you need. If … [Read more...]
