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Left Side Brain Damage: What to Expect During the Recovery Process

Published in Flint Rehab 15th January 2023

Left side brain damage can lead to difficulties with language and reasoning skills, among other secondary effects. Understanding the potential effects of left hemisphere brain damage can help you quickly identify complications and seek early management interventions to maximize your outcome. To help you understand what to expect following injury to the left side of […]

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Vomiting After Head Injury: What It Means and How to Treat It

Published in Flint Rehab 28th December 2022

Is vomiting after head injury a dangerous sign? While dizziness and nausea are typical effects of head injury, vomiting can be a sign of a worsening condition. However, a single episode of vomiting without other symptoms is usually not a reason for serious concern. This article will explore what causes vomiting after head injury and […]

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TBI Recovery Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Recover?

Published in Flint Rehab 13th December 2022

How long will it take to recover from TBI? This question is common for many survivors of traumatic brain injury as they navigate the road to recovery. To help answer this question, we created this TBI recovery timeline to review the different stages of recovery and help survivors create their own specific goals for healing […]

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Acquired Brain Injury: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Published in Flint Rehab 8th November 2022

An acquired brain injury may occur after birth for a variety of reasons, including stroke, TBI, or infectious disease. Depending on the severity and location of the acquired brain injury, individuals may experience physical, cognitive, and/or emotional effects. Fortunately, many effects can be improved with a combination of different treatments, such as therapy and medication. […]

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Can a TBI Get Worse Over Time? Recovery Chances from a Head Injury Years Later

Published in Flint Rehab 31st July 2022

Can a TBI get worse over time? The short answer is: yes, it can. Every brain injury is different and even though many secondary effects of a brain injury improve with time, others may linger and interfere with rehabilitation. Survivors with long-term effects can often present signs of decline in their recovery process. Fortunately, there […]

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How to Recover Hand Function After Brain Injury: Causes, Types, & Treatment

Published in Flint Rehab 30th July 2022

Understanding how to recover hand function after brain injury is essential to promote recovery. Often, the hands are the slowest part of the body to recover because they are furthest from the midline of the body. Slow progress is still progress, and there are many ways to boost your recovery such as rehab exercise. This […]

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Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Causes, Recovery Outlook, and Treatment

Published in Flint Rehab 30th July 2022

About 32% of all spinal cord injuries result in a complete spinal cord injury, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. A complete spinal cord injury occurs when the spinal cord is completely severed. This results in the loss of all sensation and motor control below your level of injury. Fortunately, there is hope for […]

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Home Remedies for Head Injury: 10 Effective Ways to Heal the Brain Naturally

Published in Flint Rehab 28th July 2022

After a brain injury, survivors may experience a variety of lingering secondary effects. While pharmaceutical drugs and/or medical procedures can help treat these effects, there are many home remedies for head injury that are just as effective. The brain has the ability to heal naturally after sustaining trauma with various types of homeopathic remedies. This […]

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Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis: How to Maximize Your Chances of Recovery

Published in Flint Rehab 25th July 2022

Spinal cord injury paralysis, or loss of muscle function, occurs when the brain and spinal cord cannot communicate with the affected muscles in the body. Lack of communication between the brain and muscles can lead to paraplegia (paralysis in the lower extremities) or quadriplegia (paralysis in the upper and lower extremities). The type of paralysis […]

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Learning to Read Again After Brain Injury: How to Improve Pure Alexia

Published in Flint Rehab 24th July 2022

Survivors may experience pure alexia after brain injury, which involves difficulty with reading. This usually occurs when a brain injury affects the posterior left hemisphere of the brain. While learning to read again after brain injury can be challenging, it is possible to improve pure alexia. Speech-language pathologists (SLP) and occupational therapists (OTs) are excellent […]

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Understanding Your Prognosis After Stroke: Factors That Affect Recoverability

Published in Flint Rehab 22nd July 2022

Every stroke prognosis is different because every stroke is different. While doctors and therapists cannot provide an exact prognosis, there are some statistics, patterns, and timelines that can provide a general idea of what to expect. If you or a loved one have recently experienced a stroke, talk to your medical team about your prognosis. […]

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Spastic vs Flaccid Paralysis: Understanding Loss of Muscle Function & How to Treat It

Published in Flint Rehab 22nd July 2022

Paralysis refers to the complete or partial loss of muscle function. A neurological injury such as stroke or spinal cord injury can cause paralysis including spastic paralysis (increased muscle tone) and flaccid paralysis (reduced muscle tone). Knowing how to distinguish between spastic vs flaccid paralysis is important in order to receive proper treatment and maximize […]

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Damage to Broca’s Area: Causes, Symptoms, & Rehabilitation Process

Published in Flint Rehab 20th July 2022

Damage to Broca’s area, a small region located in the frontal lobe, can lead to a speech disorder known as Broca’s aphasia or expressive aphasia. Individuals with Broca’s aphasia have difficulty forming words and producing speech but do not struggle with comprehension. The severity of aphasia depends on the severity of the injury to the […]

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Vestibular Therapy for Concussions: What Happens in the Inner Ear?

Published in Flint Rehab 15th July 2022

After a concussion, individuals may experience vestibular dysfunction, a disturbance in the balance system of the body. This can often lead to dizziness, nausea, or imbalance, just to name a few. Fortunately, these symptoms are usually not permanent and can be treated through vestibular therapy for concussions. This article will discuss the causes of vestibular […]

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Post-Traumatic Tremors: Understanding Shaking After Head Injury

Published in Flint Rehab 14th July 2022

Tremors after brain injury, also known as post-traumatic tremors, are a rare side effect of TBI. They mostly occur after damage to the cerebellum. Sometimes, however, other movement disorders can cause symptoms that look like tremors but are in fact something else. Tremors are involuntary muscle contractions that create shaking movements in the head or […]

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Mat Exercises for Spinal Cord Injury: Promoting Safe Recovery

Published in Flint Rehab 13th July 2022

Mat exercises for spinal cord injury survivors are ideal because a mat helps lower the risk of falling or straining the joints. Rehabilitation exercise is an important element in spinal cord injury recovery that should be performed on a consistent basis to promote neuroplasticity (central nervous system’s ability to rewire itself) and improve mobility. After […]

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Signs of Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury: What to Look for & Why It Matters

Published in Flint Rehab 13th July 2022

Every spinal cord injury and recovery process is unique. This means that it can be hard to spot the signs of recovery from spinal cord injury since every person’s journey is different. Factors like medical history, type of spinal cord injury, level of injury, age, and overall health contribute to recovery speed. With so many […]

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Spinal Cord Injury Shoulder Exercises: Boosting Upper Extremity Strength & Mobility

Published in Flint Rehab 9th July 2022

Practicing spinal cord injury shoulder exercises consistently can help increase range of motion, lengthen stiff muscles, and reduce pain. Shoulder pain is often caused by overusing the arm after a spinal cord injury. Some survivors may also experience weakness or immobility in the shoulders. If the shoulders are neglected for too long, it can create […]

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Cognitive Speech Therapy: How to Improve Communication After Brain Injury

Published in Flint Rehab 7th July 2022

Communication is a complex function that involves various skills such as attention, comprehension, speech, memory, and more. When cognitive skills become affected by a brain injury, cognitive speech therapy can help survivors improve their communication and overall cognitive function. This article will discuss the causes and symptoms of cognitive-communication disorders, as well as numerous cognitive […]

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Understanding Pontine Stroke: Looking at the Symptoms, Effects, & Recovery Process

Published in Flint Rehab 4th July 2022

The pons is the largest component of the brain stem. When blood flow to the pons becomes interrupted, it causes a pontine stroke or pons stroke. When the disruption is caused by a blood clot in particular, it’s referred to as a pontine infarction or pontine infarct. As signals responsible for the body’s motor control […]

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19 Helpful Gifts for Stroke Patients that Improve Recovery

Published in Flint Rehab 3rd July 2022

Below you’ll find a roundup of the best gifts for stroke patients — from stocking stuffers to meaningful, premium gadgets. Whether you’re shopping for someone’s birthday or getting a (really) early start on Christmas shopping, these stroke recovery gifts are guaranteed to please. We’ll start with small gifts that show appreciation without breaking the bank. […]

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