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Can a TBI Get Worse Over Time? Recovery Chances from a Head Injury Years Later

Can a TBI get worse over time? The short answer is: yes, it can. Every brain injury is different and even though many secondary effects of a brain injury improve with time, others may linger and interfere with rehabilitation. Survivors with long-term effects can often present signs of decline in their recovery process. Fortunately, there […]

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Hand Splints for Spinal Cord Injury: How to Choose the Right Fit for You

Splinting can be helpful for spinal cord injury survivors that struggle with hand function. After a high level injury such as a cervical spinal cord injury the hands may become weak or paralyzed. If left unmanaged, further complications can develop. Fortunately, hand splints for spinal cord injury can help prevent deformity and promote functional hand […]

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Traumatic Brain Injury Involuntary Movements: Causes, Types, and Treatment

Traumatic brain injury involuntary movements occur when the communication between the brain and the muscles is disrupted. There are various types of post traumatic movement disorders that can develop depending on the area and severity of the injury such as tremors, dystonia, or tics. This article will discuss the causes of TBI involuntary movements, the […]

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Decision-Making After Brain Injury: How to Improve Executive Function Skills

The ability to make efficient and rational decisions is an essential part of everyday life. When this function is impaired, it can make it difficult to perform daily tasks and live independently. Fortunately, survivors can improve their decision-making after brain injury with a proper rehabilitation plan and support from loved ones. This article will discuss […]

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Can You Regain Your Sight After a Stroke? Causes & Treatment for Vision Problems

Many survivors with vision problems want to know: can you regain your sight after a stroke? The simple answer is yes, regaining the ability to see is possible. However, it’s important to clarify the difference between eyesight and vision. Eyesight refers to how well the eyes capture images while vision refers to how the brain processes those images, […]

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How to Recover Hand Function After Brain Injury: Causes, Types, & Treatment

Understanding how to recover hand function after brain injury is essential to promote recovery. Often, the hands are the slowest part of the body to recover because they are furthest from the midline of the body. Slow progress is still progress, and there are many ways to boost your recovery such as rehab exercise. This […]

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Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Causes, Recovery Outlook, and Treatment

About 32% of all spinal cord injuries result in a complete spinal cord injury, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. A complete spinal cord injury occurs when the spinal cord is completely severed. This results in the loss of all sensation and motor control below your level of injury. Fortunately, there is hope for […]

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