Category: Care and Support

Life may not be the same after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is an unexpected multifaceted injury that can affect essential aspects of life such as personal care, mobility, psychosocial functioning, etc. In addition, severe TBI can lead to long-term disability, and the patients may need lifelong help to do daily life activities.  […]

Traumatic injury to the brain may lead to long-term changes including, physical, cognitive, visual, and emotional impairments. It may change the individual’s ability to perform daily life tasks, functioning, community participation, etc. This can have devastating and complex effects on the patient and their families. It may have long-term impact and can significantly disrupt daily […]

A sudden and strong blow or jolt to the head can cause severe head injury. In traumatic brain injury (TBI), the normal functioning of the brain is disrupted. The person who suffers a traumatic brain injury may think and behave differently after the incident. Hence, offering proper support is a delicate and demanding task.  Things […]

Many accidents cause severe head and neck injuries. During these accidents, major parts of the body are affected including the head. Such accidents may cause traumatic brain injury (TBI) that damages the skull, brain, blood tissues supplying the brain, neck, and spinal cord. TBI is one of the primary reasons for causing permanent disability or […]

Sports and recreation activities can cause traumatic brain injuries and physical trauma. Sustaining an injury while playing certain sports can lead to scalp contusion, laceration, bleeding in the brain, and even coma. Severe traumatic brain injury due to sports may lead to death. Hence, it is crucial to diagnose the injury and plan the treatment […]

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes immediate alteration or temporary loss in normal brain function. Sports concussion is a serious problem and dealing with it is a frustrating experience. It occurs because of a direct hit to the head or from any sudden action that prompts the head to whip back […]

Our brain is protected by the skull’s bony protection, which prevents any serious harm to the brain. Head injuries are caused by a blow to the head and are usually associated with motor vehicle accidents, falls, physical assaults, or any sport-related accidents. In case of a severe head injury, the damage may affect the brain, […]