Vestibular dysfunction is a condition that affects one’s sense of balance and coordination due to problems with their inner ear system. They arise from damage to the peripheral and/or central vestibular system and can cause balance deficits, vertigo, dizziness, vision impairments and/or auditory changes. The balance organs in the inner ear (the “vestibular system”) encode …
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Stress is a universal experience that can be caused by several factors such as work, relationships, financial challenges or health issues. It is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can negatively impact your physical and mental health. One particular area that is severely affected by prolonged stress is your brain. …
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A traumatic brain injury is a serious condition that can affect all aspects of someone’s life and is a major cause of death and disability around the world. While the impact to the brain and nervous system is often immediately recognizable, TBIs can leave lasting effects that extend beyond just the brain. A traumatic brain …
For individuals looking to recover from an illness or injury, there are a variety of rehabilitation options available. Two of the more popular options are in-patient rehabilitation facilities and home and community rehabilitation. Inpatient rehabilitation generally requires an individual to stay at a specialized facility for the duration of their treatment. Here, they will have …
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There are a few injuries that can impact a person’s quite like a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. A traumatic brain injury can affect a persons’ memory, sleep, personality, mood, responses, planning, understanding and so on, while a spinal cord injury can affect their independence, mobility and functions. These changes can affect …
Brain Injuries Awareness recognizes the month of March as an important time to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury. It’s also an opportunity to promote strategies that improve the quality of life for people living with TBI. According to the CDC, there were over 2 million emergency department visits, 280,000 hospitalizations, and …
Sign up for 60 minutes Healing Session: Monday, March 1, 6 PM (PST) Dr. Krista Augius, DPT will lead a 60-minute deep healing session with the goal of reaching a calmer and more peaceful state of mind, body, and spirit. The breath is our source of life. It is the first thing that we do that …
Aging in Place and Brain Injury, A Convergence of Disabilities CHRISTINE BARANDA WEAVER, MAS, OTR/L, CLCP, CBIS Aging represents the accumulation of changes over time encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. It is the greatest known risk factor for most human diseases. According to the Population Reference Bureau report in January …
“We need to re-think the service delivery in brain injury rehabilitation so that long after the rehabilitation has ended, persons with TBI will be able to maintain the gains they made during the in-patient rehabilitation. We must pay attention to providing the resources, support, services and preventing re-hospitalizations to meet the ultimate goal, which is …
Brain and spinal cord injury rehab in the comfort of your own home. NeuroPraxis is a leader in the area of brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
