Prefrontal Cortex Damage: Understanding the Adverse Effects & Methods for Recovery
TBI patients with prefrontal cortex damage can experience personality changes and other higher cognitive deficits. Patients with a damaged prefrontal cortex do not usually experience physical impairments, therefore may initially appear to not have any glaring symptoms from their TBI. This can make it more difficult to recognize the cognitive effects, which are often more subtle. To help you maximize recovery chances, this article will explain the signs and symptoms of prefrontal cortex damage. We’ll also discuss how to promote better cognitive function after a frontal lobe injury. What is the Prefrontal Cortex? The prefrontal cortex is located at the anterior part of...
Understanding Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanism, Symptoms, and Treatment
Blast-induced traumatic brain injuries can cause more complex and dangerous symptoms than brain injuries caused by car accidents and sports injuries. However, treatment for brain injuries caused by explosions remains the same as treatment for other types of brain injury. Today you will learn more about blast-induced traumatic brain injuries and what to do if you or a loved one experiences one. What Is a Blast Injury? A blast injury is caused by a complex pressure wave generated by an explosion. During an explosion, a compression of air forms in front of a blast wave, which heats and accelerates the movement of air molecules. This phenomenon, called blast...
Understanding Brain Injury Organization Skills and How to Improve Them
Organization skills are necessary for a person to live independently. Unfortunately, a brain injury can severely impair your ability to be organized. The good news is that organizational skills can be rehabilitated after brain injury just like many other effects can. While many survivors commonly participate in physical therapy to improve movement, cognitive therapy isn’t quite as common, but it can be very helpful for recovering cognitive skills such as organization, memory, and attention. This article will discuss how a brain injury affects organizational skills and how to boost recovery. Organization Skills After Brain Injury Organizational skills are crucial for everyday life and allow...