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Obesity & Metabolic Health After Brain Injury: What You Need to Know

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Weight gain after brain injury is not simply a matter of willpower. The injury can affect metabolic health in ways that contribute to weight gain and obesity. Changes in movement, fatigue, mood, cognition, sleep, medications, and hormones can all affect weight and metabolism after brain injury. Over time, weight gain and obesity can further influence […]

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Brain Injury Is a Chronic Condition: Here’s What You Need to Know

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In the past, brain injury was viewed as an acute medical event. The common belief was that recovery occurred within a relatively brief window following the injury. After that, healthcare professionals assumed the person had reached a stable recovery endpoint. Research and the lived experiences of many brain injury survivors tell a very different story. Scientists, clinicians, and leading brain injury organizations are increasingly recognizing that brain injury is a chronic condition rather than a single medical event.

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Case Management: How to Make Better Care Plans Using Neuroscience

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A care plan can be carefully designed and clinically sound and still prove ineffective if it doesn’t meet the client where they are. A person’s ability to engage is influenced by the current state of their brain and nervous system, as well as pain, fatigue, stress, trauma, cognitive demands, relationships, environment, and competing pressures. Neuroscience-informed

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries Need Specialized Proven Rehabilitation

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The words “home health” and “in-home rehabilitation” sound like they mean similar things.  But they don’t.  Choosing the wrong service can slow recovery, create gaps in care, and increase the risk of setbacks after discharge. Choosing the right combination can protect progress and support long-term independence.  For physicians, case managers, attorneys, insurers, and hospital leaders, this distinction directly

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The Healing Touch: Benefits of Massage After Brain Injury

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When it comes to recovering from a brain injury, traditional medical treatments are often the primary focus. However, integrating complementary therapies like massage into the rehabilitation process can provide a holistic approach to healing. Massage therapy has gained recognition as a valuable tool in aiding brain injury recovery, offering a range of benefits that contribute

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and its Connection to Brain Fog

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that can have a profound impact on a person’s cognitive functions and overall well-being. One of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by individuals with TBI is “brain fog.” In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricate relationship between Traumatic Brain Injury and

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Glossary of TBI Terms

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Acquired Brain Injury: A type of brain injury sustained through an event that occurs sometime after birth. Activities of Daily Living (ADL): The routine, everyday self-care activities of personal hygiene such as bathing and dressing, as well as such activities as feeding and walking. Acute Care: Specialized hospital care for patients requiring specific types of

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