Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
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Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury

In Canada, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a significant concern, with falls and motor vehicle accidents being the primary causes. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, approximately 17,000 Canadians experience a brain injury annually.

Mindfulness Techniques for Injury Recovery
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Mindfulness Techniques for Injury Recovery

Mindfulness is a technique that encourages people to focus on what they are feeling in the moment, involve breathing exercises and guided imagery to relax the body and reduce stress. Mindfulness and mental adjustments have helped countless injury victims develop a more tolerable relationship with their physical pain.

Post Concussion Syndrome – What’s Wrong With Me?
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Post Concussion Syndrome – What’s Wrong With Me?

In this video interview with Dr. David Clark, DC, a renowned concussion expert serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, we delve into the intricacies of what happens in the brain when concussion symptoms refuse to fade away.

Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury

Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury

Myth 1: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is Not Serious Traumatic brain injury is broken down into three categories. Severe, moderate, and mild. The word mild does the disservice of making the injury seem insignificant when the initial classification “mild” only speaks to the initial neurological severity and has no correlation with the degree of short…

Traumatic Brain Injuries – How are they diagnosed?

Traumatic Brain Injuries – How are they diagnosed?

Traumatic Brain Injuries can be seen either with the naked eye or with medical imaging tools like MRI or CT scans. Many TBIs, however, will not be visible in those scans – but that doesn’t mean the injury is not there. With moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), the diagnosis is often self-evident. In…

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

Concussions following a motor vehicle accident tend to be taken lightly. People often try to walk it off like they would with a scrape or a bruise, but a concussion can have severe and permanent effects on brain functions. That can mean expensive therapy and missed work. Many times, people don’t even know they have…

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Though we commonly speak about Traumatic Brain Injuries in adults, it is important to remember that these types of injuries affect children just as frequently. Traumatic Brain Injuries, also known as TBI’s, are serious injuries that often result from either motor vehicle accidents or sport related accidents. For children, these accidents may result from falls…

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, have been regular topics in the news, sports, and entertainment. Even with the public awareness of these injuries, many people do not have a clear understanding of what constitutes a traumatic brain injury. Here are 4 myths about minor traumatic brain injuries: Myth 1: You did not suffer a…

Rehabilitation after a brain injury possibly hard to come by

Rehabilitation after a brain injury possibly hard to come by

Rehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury is a crucial part of recovery. The process of rehab can help people with a TBI to learn how to live life again. The skills learned in rehab can help them learn how to overcome obstacles so they can perform self care tasks and possibly work. There is an…

Help your loved one focus on recovery after a brain injury

Help your loved one focus on recovery after a brain injury

Watching a loved one recover from a traumatic brain injury is taxing. You have to deal with a complete life upheaval at a time when your loved one is struggling. Even though you are going through difficulties and changes, it is crucial that you help your loved one work toward recovery. In many cases, a…

How do I know if I have a Traumatic Brain Injury?

How do I know if I have a Traumatic Brain Injury?

  Most injuries, including some Traumatic Brain Injuries, can be seen in some way, either with the naked eye or with medical imaging tools like MRI or CT scans. Many TBIs, however, will not be visible in those scans – but that doesn’t mean the injury is not there. Statistics show that 100,000 Canadians will…

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