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Loss of Smell After Head Injury: Understanding Post-Traumatic Anosmia

Anosmia refers to the complete loss of smell and can be caused by many neurological conditions, including head injury. Although anosmia affects around 20% of individuals following traumatic brain injury, this problem is commonly overlooked and is often discounted by health professionals as being a minor concern or annoyance. Conversely, post-traumatic anosmia can lead to […]

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Can Stimulating the Vagus Nerve After Spinal Cord Injury Promote Healing?

Spinal cord injury can affect many bodily functions and processes, including processes that are autonomic, or involuntary. This includes things such as breathing, blood pressure regulation, and digestion. The vagus nerve plays a valuable role in these processes by relaying information between the organs and the nervous system. After spinal cord injury, these processes can […]

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TBI Recovery Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Recover?

How long will it take to recover from TBI? This question is common for many survivors of traumatic brain injury as they navigate the road to recovery. To help answer this question, we created this TBI recovery timeline to review the different stages of recovery and help survivors create their own specific goals for healing […]

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Gait Training Exercises for Stroke Patients: How to Improve Your Walk

Your gait refers to your manner or pattern of walking, and gait training refers to the process of improving your walking function and mechanics through practice and specific exercise. Some people require gait training after a physical injury like breaking a bone. But this article will focus specifically on gait rehabilitation after a neurological injury such as a stroke. Gait training […]

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Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke Recovery: How Does It Work?

Can stem cell therapy promote recovery after a stroke? This relatively recent breakthrough in stroke treatment appears very promising and gives significant data that supports the use of stem cell therapy after neurological injury. In fact, recent studies utilizing stem cell therapy reported that some participants were able to regain the ability to walk and no […]

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Can Cerebral Palsy Affect the Face? Statistics, Treatment, & Management Techniques

When cerebral palsy affects the muscles in the face, it can impact an individual’s ability to communicate, breathe, and eat. As a result, it can be challenging for the individual to convey their needs and even socialize with those around them. Fortunately, there are several ways to improve or compensate for motor impairments in the […]

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C2 Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding the Effects, Treatment, & Recovery Process

A C2 spinal cord injury is a serious condition involving damage to the upper portion of the cervical region of the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a delicate bundle of nerves that transmits messages between the body and brain. Damage at the C2 level can significantly affect motor control and sensation throughout the entire […]

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