Every traumatic brain injury (TBI) is different. How someone injures their brain, their health before the injury and the treatment that they receive are among the numerous factors that make one brain injury case vastly different from the next. As such, it can be hard...
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2 traumatic brain injury treatment options worth exploring
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a severe condition resulting from a sudden jolt to the head, leading to disruption in normal brain function. Traumatic brain injuries can range between mild concussions and severe injuries that cause long-term complications. TBIs...
4 types of TBIs construction workers can sustain at job sites
Working in the construction industry is undoubtedly challenging, requiring physical endurance and mental acuity. The nature of the job also exposes workers to potential hazards, with falls from great heights being a significant concern. Construction workers can...
How occupational therapy can help those with brain injuries
Occupational therapy is a kind of comprehensive medical treatment that helps people regain skills after injury or illness. Occupational therapy can help people with a range of different challenges. People can work to improve their fine or gross motor skills and their...
Could an implant benefit those with traumatic brain injuries?
Injuries to the brain often prove to be catastrophic in part because of how hard they can be to treat. Most treatment options for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) require immediate intervention. Doctors may perform surgery after someone's initial trauma to alleviate...
What are the long-term symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury that can be suffered as a result of a fall, when a worker is struck by a falling object, when someone is involved in a car accident and in many other ways. Workers need to know how serious a TBI can be because it...
Why do people say not to sleep after a head injury?
You may have heard people say that, if someone else suffers from a head injury, it is important to keep them awake. If they fall asleep, they may end up in a coma, and they could even pass away. This used to be a very common way of viewing sleep after head injuries,...
Dealing with behavioral changes from a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect all aspects of a person’s life. While many people are aware of the physical damage wrought by these serious brain injuries, fewer are aware of the behavioral changes suffered by victims of TBI. Below is some information for TBI...
4 common symptoms of a TBI
It’d be nice if every employee avoided injuries on the job. Unfortunately, many injuries occur in workplaces and some can be severe, such as a TBI (traumatic brain injury). These comprise about 60 percent of workers’ compensation head injury claims. Here are four...
Life after a TBI: Work accommodations you might need
Returning to work after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a complex process, requiring careful consideration and accommodations to support your transition. These accommodations are meant to address the challenges resulting from this type of injury while...