After suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), most people expect to have some physical symptoms for a time. These can include headaches, vision problems, memory loss and more. Fewer realize that TBIs can worsen pre-existing mental health issues. They can also cause...
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What accommodations can help a work-related TBI victim?
A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at work may have a long road to recovery. They may have to take some time off work and might need certain accommodations if they’re able to return to the job. The specific accommodations that an individual may...
3 occupations with a high risk of TBI
Any workplace can pose a risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, workers in certain occupations may be at high risk due to their duties or elements in their workplace. Below are three examples of such occupations: 1. Construction workers Jobs in the...
Driving after incurring a traumatic brain injury
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...
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,...