Not long ago, it was believed that our brains were incapable of change throughout our entire lifespan. It was thought that our brain’s structure and development were mostly permanent following infancy and childhood. Decades of research have revolutionized our comprehension of the human brain, allowing for better recovery outcomes for patients with neurological injuries.  Our […]

If your loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may have noticed some changes in behavior, including a lack of motivation. This is likely due to damage to the frontal lobe of the brain.  It is important to understand that they are not intentionally being lazy but that it is a symptom […]

When your loved one has a brain injury (TBI), you may notice repetitive thoughts and behaviors. It is important to know what perseveration is to understand what your loved one is experiencing.  Perseveration is quite common after a brain injury. It is often seen in rehabilitation for brain injury.  We all experience perseveration to some […]

Because Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are considered to be ‘silent’ or invisible injuries, there are many myths and misunderstandings about them. These myths surround both brain injuries themselves and treatment methods. It is essential to learn the facts, so you or your loved one receives both support and proper treatment for a TBI. In this […]

Brain Injury Rehab Florida – The Brain Injury Association of America estimates that more than 3.6 million Americans (children and adults) have sustained a TBI (traumatic brain injury). Moreover, nearly 795,000 people have suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI) from non-traumatic causes. The data is terrifying, especially taking into account all the effects brain injuries […]

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common and debilitating. They are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. In 2019 alone, traumatic injuries accounted for 60,000 deaths in the United States. A brain injury may affect the person for the rest of their life. Most commonly, they are caused by […]

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) have severe short-term effects on daily life and can affect a person long-term, even years after the injury. Physical and emotional symptoms can be long-lasting, causing stress and frustration not just for the patient but also for family members.  Some patients even report symptoms over 20 years after the injury. The […]

Research continues to support the importance of exercise in the rehabilitation of brain injury patients.  For example, 90% of patients can exercise after a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), but patients are sometimes hesitant to experience a worsening of symptoms. Yet, what they may not know is that if patients do not exercise, it can […]

Recovering from a brain injury can be a long process. Patients go through various stages of rehabilitation and recovery. Patients that can transition through each stage increase the likelihood of healing, with the ultimate goal of moving the patient as close as possible to their pre-injury condition. Generally, there may be ten stages that a […]

Balance concerns can challenge both the patient and caregivers after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Over half of TBI patients experience some level of dizziness or balance concerns.  Some patients feel like they might faint, that their surroundings are moving even though they are standing still, or feel light-headed.  Many factors determine the severity of […]

If you think cheerleading only involves cute pom-poms and piggy tails, well, think again. Because according to studies, it is by far the most dangerous sport for female athletes, accounting for a number of serious injuries and even fatalities. Gone are the days when cheerleading only involved cheers and yells at the sidelines during the […]

Some patients with a traumatic brain injury can develop a mysterious syndrome known as foreign accent syndrome (FAS). Patients have a sudden change in speech where they begin to speak with a “foreign accent.” The cause is often a traumatic brain injury caused by a stroke but can also occur from other neurological disorders.   […]