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Some signs and symptoms of concussion are evident soon after the traumatic event, while others you may only become aware of others days or weeks later.
Brain injury affects the roots of who we are — our ability to think, communicate, and connect with other people. Here's a good place to start learning.
Study establishes the first comprehensive profile of the chronic behavioral and neuropathological consequences of single and repetitive mild traumatic brain injury over the lifespan of an animal.
None of these challenges is blatant to the naked eye, but spend a bit of time with me, and you’ll learn soon enough that I’m not as normal as I look. Such is the nature of being invisibly disabled.
Understanding the puzzling and complex nature of concussion and how to treat it will take a whole new way of approaching the problem, according to new research led by Portland State University.
There are no guarantees, but there are smart choices and strategies that can optimize recovery after brain injury The following is a list I compiled as my answer to the many people in the beginning stages of brain injury who have asked about my success over the years. I hope it helps.
Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Understanding the data around brain injuries is critical to understanding the impact of this invisible public health crisis.
After my brain injury, I could not tolerate most sounds or most music. I did find, however, that there was certain music or sounds that worked like “brain massage” for me.