What to Expect Immediately After and Long Term If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that requires significant medical treatment and perhaps even rehabilitation or physical therapy, you may be concerned about the short-term and long-term effects of your injury. What challenges can you expect … [Read more...]
The Glasgow Coma Scale
Determining the Severity of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) When you've suffered any type of blow or injury to your head, one of the first and most important steps is to determine the extent and severity of the injury, as that will dictate the course of care. Most professionals who treat traumatic … [Read more...]
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?
If you have a bump or injury to your head and are diagnosed with a concussion, be careful you don't try to return to normal activities too quickly. Though many of the symptoms and effects of a concussion might subside, you can still be at risk. If any symptoms of your concussion persist for more … [Read more...]
COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING RESULTS IN 15 MINUTES
Make an Appointment Online From Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29, Advantage Healthcare Systems will offer testing for people who think they may have COVID-19 but have not shown symptoms or have recovered from mild symptoms. Our healthcare providers will be administering 500 antibody tests at … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain—What It Is and What Causes It
Chronic Pain Defined | The Sources of Chronic Pain We all overdo it every now and then, ending up with muscle aches and other pain that can last for a while. In most instances, and with most conditions, that pain eventually subsides. Occasionally, though, the pain persists, making it difficult to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury —More Common Than You Think
Data Shows Prevalence of TBI in America According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 2.8 million people suffer some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury as any interruption of normal brain function as a consequence of trauma, … [Read more...]
Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
Common Factors Leading to Accidental Head Trauma According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) is one of the major causes of disability in the United States and has been on the rise for a couple of decades. The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) as any … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
Minimizing the Risk of a Brain Injury According to statistics, more than 2.5 million Americans seek treatment every year for a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ), and about a third of those people experience some permanent type of disability. You might think the most common cause of TBI would be motor … [Read more...]
Can Exercise Help Manage Chronic Pain?
When You Experience Chronic Discomfort, Is It Better to Rest or Be Physically Active? Often, when you suffer from chronic pain, simply moving can make you miserable. The idea of intentionally engaging in a physical exercise routine may be the furthest thing from your mind. After all, one of the … [Read more...]
We are Open
Advantage Healthcare Systems is considered an essential business and is open for business. We are continuing to closely monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates through the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Given the number of people who live … [Read more...]
