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 […]
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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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Traumatic brain injuries have the potential to up-end a person’s life in an instant, but what is often overlooked are the far-reaching effects of this devastating injury. Beyond drastically changing the survivor’s physical and mental wellbeing, a traumatic brain injury can also significantly affect those close to them, taking a particularly harsh toll on their
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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
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The lumbar portion of the spinal cord is located at the lower portion of the back beginning at the end of the thoracic spine and ending above the sacral spine. The lumbar spinal cord consists of five lumbar vertebrae and five pairs of spinal nerve roots labeled as L-1 through L-5. While the spinal cord
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The thoracic portion of the spinal cord is located in the upper and middle back beginning at the base of your neck at the end of the cervical spine and ending at the bottom of your rib cage right above the lumbar spine. The thoracic spinal cord consists of 12 thoracic vertebrae and 12 pairs
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The spinal cord is an intricate network of nerve fibers that receive signals from various parts throughout the body. There are 31 pairs within this system, and each one carries an important message to your brain or controls certain functions. The spinal cord runs inside the vertebral column, and vertebral column protects the entire spinal
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When a patient suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), nutrition is extremely important for their recovery. A healthy diet is essential for a brain injury healing. The brain uses calories to function, and a lack of proper nutrients can disrupt proper brain functioning, including the ability to think clearly. When someone sustains a traumatic brain
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Why Are Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussion Symptoms Worse in the Summer Heat? If you’ve experienced a head injury, you may already know that an array of symptoms can occur after the injury for days, months, and even years. Brain trauma can cause body temperature regulation problems like feeling cold with chills, shivering, sweating, or
Neurofatigue is reported by as many as 70 percent of traumatic brain injury patients and is a condition in which an individual experiences mental exhaustion. It is when your brain overworks itself and becomes “tired” due to a disruption in the brain’s circuitry system. After a brain injury, your brain has to use more energy
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