Are There Apps that Can Help You? Should You Use Them?
There’s an app for that…
We’ve all heard that expression. Regardless of what you need or want to do, there’s a good chance that you can find an app to put on your smartphone that promises to help. It may not surprise you that there are apps which purport to help people who have suffered some type of traumatic brain injury. Should you use them? How do you know if an app is right for you?
Always Start with Experienced Medical Care
In the aftermath of any bump or blow to the head, you should get treatment from knowledgeable and proven medical professionals. You can go to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care facility, but your best course of action is often your primary care physician, who can conduct the necessary assessment and either prescribe a regimen of care or refer you to a specialist, if necessary. At Advantage Healthcare, we have provided timely and effective treatment to countless victims of head trauma.
The bottom line—defer to your health professional. If they believe an app can help you, go for it. If they have reservations, it’s best to wait until they thing you’re ready.
What Types of Apps Are Available to Help Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury?
The available apps tend to fall into a number of categories:
- Organization aids—These apps are designed to help you deal with memory, planning and similar functions. Some have a calendar that you share with others, as well as “to do” lists, medical and prescription information (including reminders), and scheduling tools.
- Tools to help develop skills—There are apps that have exercises to develop motor skills, including handwriting and dexterity exercises. There are also apps that stimulate the brain with music or readings of books.
- Memory and problem-solving apps—There are many apps that target memory, computation and other cognitive skills, offering varying levels of challenges to help start rebuilding neural pathways
Contact Us to Set Up an Appointment
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with individuals who suffer any type of concussion, TBI or traumatic brain injury. Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form provided below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas and San Antonio.
