Posts Tagged ‘TBI rehabilitation’
By Paul Stone On July 9th, 2018
Weight changes are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but new research indicates becoming overweight or obese after a moderate to severe TBI also raises the risk of chronic…
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By Paul Stone On April 23rd, 2018
It is widely believed that children with “mild” traumatic brain injuries (more often referred to as concussions) don’t require anything more than rest to make a full recovery. It may…
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By Paul Stone On February 2nd, 2017
Every story of traumatic brain injury may include some similar themes, such as cognitive issues, long recoveries, and a lot of quiet resting. But, every story is also unique. Trevor…
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By Paul Stone On December 8th, 2016
After missing 18 races because of long-lasting concussion symptoms, NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. has officially been cleared to race in the 2017 season. Earnhardt completed a test drive at…
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By Paul Stone On September 29th, 2016
After months of rehabilitation from a brain injury, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will finally be appearing at major racing events this weekend – though he won’t be racing. The famous driver…
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By Paul Stone On August 19th, 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been very public about his most recent brain injury from the beginning. After announcing that he would be sitting out of a major race due to…
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By Paul Stone On May 20th, 2016
Past research has made it clear that younger athletes take significantly longer to recover than their older counterparts, but a new study suggests it may take much more time than…
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By Paul Stone On February 18th, 2016
Could an adapted form of yoga be used to help treat individuals who have experienced stroke or traumatic brain injury? That is what is report from an Indiana University-Purdue University…
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By Paul Stone On May 22nd, 2015
Millions are being spent on research around the globe in hopes of developing the best new tool for managing traumatic brain injury and aiding injured individuals in their recovery,…
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By Paul Stone On July 2nd, 2014
Common wisdom says that recovery from a concussion should only take a few days to a week, but recent studies have repeatedly shown that the damage from a brain injury…
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