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Signs of Healing Foot Drop: What to Look for During the Recovery Process

The inability to lift the front portion of the foot, known as foot drop, can be caused by a variety of factors including a neurological injury like stroke or TBI. Fortunately, foot drop can be improved with a proper rehabilitation plan and a combination of other treatments. While the recovery process can be challenging, it […]

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Damage to the Amygdala: Understanding the Functions, Symptoms, & Treatments

The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure in the brain that is responsible for emotional and behavioral regulation, particularly the body’s response to fear. Damage to the amygdala can often be caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions. Individuals with amygdala damage may experience various emotional and behavioral effects such as impaired decision-making, […]

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Acquired Brain Injury: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

An acquired brain injury may occur after birth for a variety of reasons, including stroke, TBI, or infectious disease. Depending on the severity and location of the acquired brain injury, individuals may experience physical, cognitive, and/or emotional effects. Fortunately, many effects can be improved with a combination of different treatments, such as therapy and medication. […]

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Numbness After Head Injury: How to Improve Sensation

Numbness after head injury is most commonly associated with damage to the somatosensory cortex, an area of the brain responsible for processing sensory information such as textures and temperatures. Numbness can last a few weeks, months, or years and be accompanied by a burning, prickling, or tingling sensation. While there is a possibility that sensation […]

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Returning to Work After Brain Injury: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Returning to work after brain injury may require relearning skills necessary to meet job demands and acclimating to the work environment. While this can take time, with the proper support and preparation survivors can achieve their goal of returning to their occupation more swiftly. There are also various employment rights and benefits provided to individuals […]

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Adaptive Equipment for Stroke Patients: Helpful Tools for Daily Activities

After a stroke, many individuals may struggle to perform the activities of daily living due to limited mobility and other physical or cognitive deficits. Fortunately, adaptive equipment for stroke patients can help make the activities of daily living easier to perform. By using adaptive equipment, many stroke survivors are able to independently walk, bathe, dress, […]

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How to Talk to a Person With Brain Injury: Tips for Navigating Conversations After TBI

People living with brain injury face a variety of challenges. But for many survivors, one of the most frustrating things they deal with is a lack of understanding from family and friends. Because brain injury is a hidden disability that most people misunderstand, TBI survivors often face well-meaning comments from strangers and even loved ones […]

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