Are There Apps that Can Help You? Should You Use Them? There’s an app for that… We’ve all heard that expression. Regardless of what you need or want to do, there’s a good chance that you can find an app to put on your smartphone that promises to help. It may not surprise you that there are apps … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Closed vs. Open Head Trauma | Diffuse Axonal Injury | Primary and Secondary Traumatic Brain Injury Your brain is an extremely delicate organ—that’s one of the reasons it’s encased in the protective cage of your skull. Nonetheless, you can still be at risk of a wide range of injuries any time you … [Read more...]
The Potential Consequences of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Changes that Can Come with Any Level of TBI Your brain is the command center for your entire body, governing not only your mental faculties, but how you physically interact with the world. The potential consequences of any bump or blow to the head can be vast and extensive. That’s why it’s … [Read more...]
The Different Levels of a Traumatic Brain Injury
What Are the Symptoms of Mild, Moderate and Severe TBIs? With any bump of blow to the head, there’s always a risk of significant health consequences. Regardless of the force of impact, you should always seek medical attention after any head trauma. There are, however, telltale signs to help you … [Read more...]
The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States
CDC Statistics Show TBIs to Be Far Too Common Think a traumatic brain injury is something that happens to someone else? Think again. According to statistics compiled by the Centers of Disease Control, more than 210,000 people were hospitalized in 2020 because of some type of TBI. That’s nearly 600 … [Read more...]
Maximizing Your Recovery from a Brain Injury
Things to Avoid after a Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) If you're one of the more than 3 million Americans who suffer any type of bump or blow to the head every year, you want to do the right things to help you regain maximum functionality as quickly as possible. If you've sustained a … [Read more...]
Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Is There a Difference? Should You Respond Differently? You've been in an accident—you slipped and fell, hitting your head, or you were in a motor vehicle accident, banging your noggin on the windshield or dashboard. Whenever you hear discussions about head/brain injuries, you typically hear two … [Read more...]
Determining the Seriousness of a Concussion
The Different Levels of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Not all traumatic brain injuries are the same. When you've suffered any type of bump or blow to the head in an accident, medical professionals initially identify your injury as a concussion (a mild TBI), or as a moderate or severe traumatic … [Read more...]
Are You More Likely to Suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury than Others?
The Demographics of TBI According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than three million Americans seek medical treatment every year for some level of concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Approximately 10 percent of those patients require some hospitalization. Are there specific factors … [Read more...]
The Role of a Neurologist in Your Recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury
How a Neurologist Can Enhance Your Return to Maximum Health When you've suffered any type of head trauma, the best course of action can often be to schedule an immediate appointment with your primary care physician. Your doctor will conduct the necessary examination and evaluation, and may be … [Read more...]