Dystonia After Brain Injury: Why It Occurs and How to Manage It

shop-mgr2023-01-09T12:02:25+08:00 Slow, repetitive, or twisting movements, known as dystonia, may occur after brain injury. Though the exact cause is unclear, researchers believe dystonia results from damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, particularly the basal ganglia. Therefore, dystonia is commonly referred to as a movement disorder. It’s important to note that while there are other ways an individual can develop dystonia, such as genetics, this article will focus on acquired dystonia that occurs after a brain injury. We’ll further discuss the most common signs of dystonia, why it occurs, and how to manage dystonia after traumatic brain injury. What Causes Dystonia After Brain Injury? To firmly...

Executive Dysfunction After Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Rehabilitation

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:19:09+08:00 When the frontal lobe is damaged after a traumatic brain injury, survivors may experience what is known as executive dysfunction. Executive dysfunction is an umbrella term for many of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impairments survivors may experience. Symptoms of executive dysfunction after brain injury may be hard to identify such as lack of motivation or impulsivity. This can make it challenging for survivors to be aware of their symptoms or explain the difficulties they are experiencing to others. In this article we’ll discuss some of the most common signs and symptoms of executive dysfunction after brain injury. While there are many,...

Post Traumatic Amnesia: How to Identify the Signs & What to Expect

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:18:51+08:00 One stage survivors may experience in the recovery process after brain injury is post-traumatic amnesia. During this stage, survivors may struggle with memory and exhibit uncharacteristic behaviors, or they may pass through this phase so quickly that they do not experience any symptoms at all. When a survivor does experience symptoms, it’s important to understand that it’s a sign of recovery and the phase will eventually pass. This article will discuss how to identify the signs of post-traumatic amnesia and how to help your loved one overcome the challenges of amnesia after brain injury. What Causes Amnesia After Brain Injury? Amnesia is the loss of memory....

Hearing Loss After Head Injury: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments

shop-mgr2023-01-09T12:00:13+08:00 Hearing loss after a head injury can occur after damage to certain parts of the brain, particularly the temporal or parietal lobes. It can also be a result of problems with the ear’s mechanisms itself. To help you navigate the various hearing problems that can occur after brain injury, this article will cover everything from diagnosing hearing loss to treating it. Causes of Hearing Loss After Head Injury There are two primary ways that hearing problems can arise after a head injury or concussion: neurological damage or mechanical damage. For example, if an injury affects the mechanical process of hearing, the ear will not...

Understanding the Psychological Effects of Brain Injury: What They Are & How to Pursue Recovery

shop-mgr2023-01-09T11:56:12+08:00 Various types of events including brain injury, can impact our psychology. Psychological effects of brain injury include cognitive and behavioral changes that can impact one’s personality or emotions. Many of these psychological effects can interfere with recovery making it more difficult for survivors to regain independence and return to living the life they want to live. For this reason, it’s important to learn what psychological effects may occur after brain injury and the most effective ways to cope with them. This article will discuss everything you need to know. How a Brain Injury can Impact Psychology Before learning about the psychological effects of...