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How to Fix Foot Drop: Understanding the Steps Toward Recovery

To understand how to fix foot drop and promote recovery, it first helps to understand the various causes and symptoms of foot drop. Foot drop refers to the inability to lift the front part of the foot, which is often caused by a neurological injury like stroke or TBI. Foot drop can make it difficult […]

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Ocular Migraines and Stroke: Understanding the Link & Risk Factors

Ocular migraines and stroke are two conditions that share similar symptoms and can often be confused. Although an ocular migraine alone does not indicate a stroke, studies show that those who suffer from ocular migraines may be at a higher risk for experiencing a stroke. Understanding the causes and symptoms can help you differentiate between […]

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Aggressive Behavior After Brain Injury: Causes, Triggers, & Coping Mechanisms

Aggressive behavior after brain injury is often a direct result of damage to the areas of the brain responsible for emotion and behavior, such as the frontal lobe. Understanding behavioral changes that can occur after a head injury is essential to help your loved one manage day-to-day life. Although managing aggressive behavior can be difficult […]

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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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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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