Adynamia: Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment When you've suffered any type of bump or blow to the head, it may seem natural that you become lethargic or slow to react. Sometimes this can be evidence of depression, but it could also be a more serious condition known as adynamia, caused by injury to … [Read more...]
What Not to Do Immediately after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Things to Avoid to Minimize the Risk of Complications You've been in a motor vehicle accident, hit your head in a slip and fall, or suffered a bump or blow to the head in athletic competition. The good news is that, if your traumatic brain injury/concussion is minor, chances are that you'll make a … [Read more...]
Fall-Proofing Your Home to Minimize the Risk of Another Head Injury
Steps That You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Second Impact Syndrome Medical professionals have long known about the risks of second impact syndrome, where you suffer a subsequent head injury before you've completely healed from another one. It's a very serious condition and can be fatal. That's … [Read more...]
Tips for Daily Living after a Concussion or TBI
Maximizing Your Ability to Function as You Heal With most concussions and other minor traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), you can expect full recovery within a few weeks to a couple of months. While your brain is healing, though, you may experience difficulties with your memory, with concentration and … [Read more...]
The Relationship between Sub-Concussive Impact and TBI
What Is Sub-Concussive Impact? Does It Have Permanent Health Consequences? Over the past few decades, scientists and medical professionals have come to a greater understanding of concussions and their effect on your brain. Fortunately, that knowledge has led to heightened awareness of the health … [Read more...]
National Organization Proposes Concussion Guidelines for High School Football
NFHS Seeks to Reduce Risk of Serious Complications from Head Trauma According to a study reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, while high school athletes showed an overall rate of more than 4 concussions per 10,000 athletic competitions, high school football players had a much higher risk … [Read more...]
Confabulation—What Is It and How Does It Relate to TBI?
Understanding the Potential Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury When you've had a bump or blow to the head, even if it seems minor, you can start to exhibit behavioral changes, including challenges with your short-term and long-term memory. In some instances, those memory issues can lead to a … [Read more...]
The Things You Need to Know after a Mild TBI
Strategies for Helping You Deal Effectively with a Traumatic Brain Injury You've suffered a bump or blow to the head, but it didn't seem too significant. Maybe you sought medical attention or maybe you just took it easy for a while, expecting a full recovery. The road to recovery will be different … [Read more...]
Minimizing the Risk of Brain Injury in the Summer
Steps You Can Take to Promote Head and Brain Safety during the "Trauma Season" Medical professionals worldwide like to refer to the summer months—June, July and August—as "trauma season." People of all ages come out to bask in the warm summer weather and many actively participate in a wide range of … [Read more...]
Why Your Doctor Might Refer You to a Physiatrist after a TBI
Getting the Care You Need after a Traumatic Brain Injury When you have been involved in an accident of any kind, and have suffered injury to your head or neck, there's also the very real possibility that you've sustained a traumatic brain injury. When that happens, the best course of action is … [Read more...]