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From Surviving to Thriving: The VA Team Listens and Cares

From Surviving to Thriving: The VA Polytrauma Team Talks About Individualized Care

Above all else, the TBI doctors and therapists at the US Department of Veterans Affairs listen. They learn what makes each injured person — and his family — tick so, they can help put them back together and return them to a full life.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Staff Sgt. Ben Ricard USMC's Story

Watch this Marine's powerful story of recovery — with the help of his therapists at the VA and his own family.

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Effective Strategies for Occupational Therapy Post-Brain Injury

Goal-directed OT can help people after brain injury.

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How to Find Local or State Support After a Brain Injury

Learn what help is available before filing for disability benefits.

Elaine Sherard

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Fifty Years After a Concussion, Can Treatment Still Help?

The earlier the treatment the better, but it’s never too late to help your brain recover.

Steven Flanagan, MD

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Pediatric Versus Adult Rehabilitation After Brain Injury

Learn how age and developmental experience can affect outcome.

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The Invisible Wounds of War

General Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, is leading the Army’s efforts as it tackles the challenges of identifying and treating the signature wounds of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan — post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.

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Invisible Heroes

Navy Safe Harbor wants everyone to know that Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and veterans with TBI and PTSD should be treated as the heroes that they are.

Culturally Sensitive Approaches for People with Brain Injury

If misunderstood, small cultural differences can hinder a good treatment plan for someone with a brain injury.

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Building Grey Matter at the Brain Gym

It’s not just fun and games; learn what vets and service members are doing at Walter Reed’s Brain Fitness Center.

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Recommendations for Cognitive Rehabilitation for People with TBI

Studies support the effectiveness of cognitive rehab after a brain injury.

Physical Therapy for Brain Injury

People with brain injury invariably improve on some or many levels with physical therapy. Learn more.

Making a Difference #6: Needs & Interventions

The continuum of care of aTBI starts at the moment of injury and can last a lifetime. Learn how to avoid barriers for care.

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Making a Difference

A multi-module video that illustrates the neuro-anatomy of a TBI and the everyday difficulties experienced by many people with brain injury.

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The Book Studio Interviews Michael Paul Mason

Author and TBI case manager Michael Paul Mason talks about his eclectic experience working with people who have sustained a brain injury.

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Occupational Therapy & Brain Injury Recovery

Ask an OT About Recovering from a Brain Injury

From preparing a daily schedule to managing anger, learn how occupational therapy can help after a TBI.

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Using Telehealth to Treat Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn how SLPs are using technological advancements to help in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.

Every Brain Injury Is Unique

Tenacity, repetition, and hope contribute greatly to a successful outcome after a TBI.

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The Two Paths of TBI

The most common problems after a TBI can be behavioral, cognitive, or both. Learn more.

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How Much Rest is Enough Rest After a TBI?

Honest self-reporting of symptoms is crucial when recovering from a TBI.

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How Exercise Can Help Heal the Brain After a TBI

Research studies show that people with TBI who exercise show fewer symptoms of depression, fatigue, and cognitive problems.

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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation

Cognitive skills can be relearned with a structured rehab plan of strategies and repetition.

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Recovering from a TBI: A Marathon, Not a Race

Recovering from at TBI: A Marathon, Not a Race

Living with a TBI can be lifelong; with work, improvement never ends.

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Simple Interventions After TBI Prove Highly Effective

Simple interventions — from regular exercise to the use of a "quiet room" — are practical, inexpensive, and effective.

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What Personality Traits Help with Successful Outcome After TBI?

Tenacity, acceptance, learning compensatory strategies ... what will work best for you?

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