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The brain oversees our actions and reactions. When a brain injury occurs, it can disrupt any of our regular functions and create a tremendous amount of confusion and difficulty. And in cases of serious traumatic brain injury, the physical symptoms can persist. They can affect almost any area of the body.
Heterotopic Ossification: Why Are Some People with TBI More Susceptible?
Learn the risk factors for heterotopic ossification.
Is Hypersomnia a Symptom of a Brain Injury?
“Excessive sleepiness” can be a result of a TBI — or several other medical issues.
Goal Setting and Coordination of Care: Tone Management in Brain Injury
Learn about the recent advances in treating and managing brain injury-related spasticity.
Does Brain Injury Cause Early Onset Menopause?
A brain injury can cause hormone abnormalities that could jumpstart early menopause.
Exit Wounds
"I don't measure how far I have come by goals achieved .... For me, what counts is that pain no longer rules my life."
Hypopituitarism After Brain Injury
Can a brain injury disrupt healthy endocrine function?
Lost & Found: Caps, Sunglasses, and Earplugs
It’s not your imagination: your sense of touch, taste, smell, hearing, or vision can be extra sensitive after a brain injury.
How a Brain Injury Can Affect Gait
One or more concussions can affect the way a person walks.
An Interview with Dr. Russell Packard
A conversation between two experts on post-traumatic headache.
Urinary Difficulties After a Brain Injury
A consultation with your doctor can help find the cause of TBI-related urinary issues.
The Hidden Secret of Brain Injury: Hypothalamus Dysfunction
"Why did I look like the Michelin Man — puffy, round faced, fat feet, no bones showing?"
Head Injury, Rising Heart Rate, and Diabetes: A Crappy Combo
Being diagnosed with something like diabetes after a TBI seems like a cruel slap in the face.
Brain Injury or Neck Injury: Getting the Right Diagnosis Is Key
Dizziness after a TBI may actually be from a neck injury.
Seizures and Traumatic Brain Injury
Seizures are not uncommon after a TBI. Learn what they are and how to deal with them.
Headaches After Traumatic Brain Injury
Post-traumatic headache is the most common symptom following a brain injury. Learn more.
Brain Injury Rewiring for Loved Ones
"Sound mind in sound body" is a cliché for a good reason.
Anosmia or Loss of Smell from Brain Injury
Is there anyway to help someone regain their sense of smell?
Women During Their Child-Bearing Years May Recover More Slowly from a Mild TBI Than Men
A disruption in hormone production in women may delay recovery from TBI.
The Consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome
An infant's brain is incredibly vulnerable to injury. The violent shaking of shaken baby syndrome can cause severe brain injury, disabling that child forever.
Weight Loss After TBI?
Loss of taste or smell can cause a person to lose or gain weight post-TBI.
Does it Hurt to Eat After Traumatic Brain Injury?
Pain while eating after a TBI is uncommon, but issues with taste and smell are not.
¿Cuáles son los signos y síntomas del traumatismo cerebral?
Aprende más sobre los signos y síntomas del traumatismo cerebral y sus variaciones.
Fatigue After Brain Injury: BrainLine Talks With Dr. Nathan Zasler
Fatigue is a common and complex symptom after brain injury.
Problems with Coordination After Brain Injury
“I just want to walk normally again.”
After TBI, Virtual Reality Therapy Helps with Upper Limb Rehab
This three-D computer-based technology shows early promise.
Brain Basics
The brain is incredibly complex — take an interactive journey to see how the brain works and what impact an injury can have.
The Tale of Two Smell Tests Post-Brain Injury
The necessity of olfactory tests for people with TBI.
Changes in Taste and Smell After Brain Injury
Almost 25% of people with TBI experience changes in taste and smell.
Swallow Safely
Swallowing problems after a TBI can be life-threatening. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat them.
Measuring Reaction Time Post-TBI
Speed does not necessarily predict accuracy after brain injury.
Increased Muscle Spasticity After Traumatic Brain Injury
What is muscle spasticity, why does it occur after TBI, and how is it treated?
Olfactory Dysfunction After TBI
The sense of smell may be affected after TBI.
Is There a Window of Time for Developing Seizures Post-TBI?
Can you develop seizures after a traumatic brain injury?
Coping with Chronic Pain
Learn techniques to decrease stress ... and persistent pain after brain injury.
Eating Issues After TBI
Learn how to deal with problems swallowing or eating after a brain injury.
Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
Plan and prepare for unexpected disasters.
Fatigue and Brain Injury
Understanding and coping with this common post-brain injury symptom.
Tinnitus and Brain Injury
Learn strategies to deal with ringing in the ears.
Emotional and Physical Recovery Are Two Different Things
Helping to heal the whole person.
Lee Woodruff Talks with ASHA
With a husband who sustained a severe TBI and a daughter with a hearing impairment, Lee Woodruff talks about the importance of speech-language therapy.
Problemas para dormir después de sufrir una lesión cerebral traumática
Aprende cómo programar el descanso después de una lesión cerebral.
Hearing Loss After TBI
Suggestions to help someone with a hearing loss stay connected to family and friends.
Obesity — a Risk Factor with TBI
Higher rates of injury and morbidity are associated with obesity after a TBI.
The Importance of Rest
Learn how to diminish stress and fatigue after a TBI.
Headaches After Head Injuries — Post-Traumatic Headaches
Sometimes headaches after TBI can persist for months or years. Learn more.
Seizures and Epilepsy: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about seizure types, what to do, and what not to do.
Traumatic Injury, Dramatic Results
Physical therapists are helping civilians and veterans with TBI reclaim their lives.
Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis
When blood moves slowly, it can develop a deep vein thrombosis, or clot. Learn more about preventing possible blood clots after TBI.
Complications: Swelling or Edema and Contractures
Learn how to prevent and manage swelling and contractures after a TBI.
Preventing Fatigue at Home and Work
Learn how to simplify tasks and conserve energy after a brain injury.
Fatigue and TBI
Learn why fatigue is such a common symptom of brain injury, and what you can do to combat it.
Why Aquatic Therapy?
Learn how water helps break the cycle of chronic pain after TBI.
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