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Long-Term Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding Symptoms Years Later

Long-term effects of a mild traumatic brain injury, like a concussion, can be physical, cognitive, and/or emotional. Symptoms, such as dizziness or depression, can last for a few months and sometimes years after the initial injury. Although experiencing long-term effects can be discouraging, there is hope for recovery through neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to […]

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Traumatic Brain Injury Medication: Can They Help Promote Recovery?

Traumatic brain injury medication is administered immediately after an injury to stabilize the individual and prevent a secondary injury. However, a brain injury can result in various secondary effects that may also require medication after initial treatment. While medication can help relieve many symptoms and secondary effects, such as pain and spasticity, it does not […]

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Helping Hands: An Upper Extremity Program for Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis Patients

What do a group of motivated Blythedale Children’s Hospital patients, a blue mitt & research have in common? Check out “Helping Hands” and learn about our unique program. http://bit.ly/2vdRshk

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Twitching After Head Injury: What Does It Mean?

Twitching after head injury can indicate a post-traumatic movement disorder such as tremors, myoclonus, or spasticity. However, twitching can also be a positive sign of recovery during rehabilitation, especially for individuals with paralysis. This article will discuss the causes of twitching after brain injury, how it can improve with neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to heal […]

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Foot Drop After TBI: Understanding the Causes, Signs, & Treatment Options

Foot drop after TBI refers to the inability to lift the front portion of the foot, a movement known as dorsiflexion. This is caused by a disruption in the areas of the brain responsible for movement. When the brain cannot send the appropriate signals to lift your foot, foot drop may occur. Individuals with foot […]

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Hemiparesis Revealing a Unique Neurological Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With Griscelli Syndrome Type 2 – Cureus

Hemiparesis Revealing a Unique Neurological Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With Griscelli Syndrome Type 2  Cureus

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Understanding Occipital Lobe Stroke: What It Affects & How to Recover

A stroke in the occipital lobe often causes vision problems since this area of the brain processes visual input from the eyes. Sometimes a stroke can be isolated to the occipital lobe, while other times it can also affect nearby brain structures such as the cerebellum, brain stem, thalamus, and temporal lobe. Many occipital lobe […]

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