Telltale Signs of TBI According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the majority of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury experience full or significant recovery in a relatively short period of time, provided they obtain appropriate medical treatment. CDC statistics indicate that 75-90% … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury—More Common than You Think
Statistics Show Pervasiveness of TBI Most of us have had a bump on the head at some point, but few of us understand how serious a bump or blow to the skull can be. Many people suffer moderate or serious traumatic brain injury every day, and TBIs account for about one-third of all injury-related … [Read more...]
The Importance of Early Detection and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
Maximizing Your Recovery from TBI When you're in a car crash, have a fall at work or at home, or hit your head while playing sports, there's a tendency to just shake it off. Because your skull is pretty thick, you might assume you're fine unless there's a serious open wound. But that's almost … [Read more...]
The Warning Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
The Symptoms to Determine Whether You Need Treatment If you've been in a motor vehicle accident or any other type of accident, and you've had any type of bump or jolt to your head or neck, there's a possibility that you've suffered a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ). Often, though, you can feel … [Read more...]
Life After A Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) such as a concussion or a brain contusion, you know the impact these injuries can have on your cognitive, physical and/or behavioral state. With numerous potentially severe side-effects, it can be nearly impossible to manage your condition alone. … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself after a Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI )
Strategies to Avoid Unnecessary Risk or Further Injury When you've suffered a blow to the head or have been involved in an accident that's caused trauma to your brain, the effects can be immediate and devastating, and even permanent. The last thing you want to do is make the situation worse. Here … [Read more...]
