Head Injuries
Recovery Tips for TBI/Post-Concussion Syndrome Patients
I have been rehabilitating from my traumatic brain injury (TBI) for almost 10 months, during which time I have learned that doing certain things daily helps me a lot with my symptoms. This is not medical advice by any means, just what I have found that helps me.
Moving Past the Guilt of Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
I am a survivor of traumatic brain injury who now works as a case manager with disabled adults. This article covers both my experience as well as that of one of my clients.
My Chiari Malformation: When Your Brain Is Too Big for Your Skull
All my life, I have been told I must have "big brains to hold all that smartness in." Little did I know this was actually true.
Tips for Parents: Concussion Recovery Activities for Kids to Combat Boredom
Resting the brain doesn't come naturally to children, yet rest is needed for concussion recovery. This list helped us relieve boredom when our daughter had a concussion.
Concussion Symptoms and Care - What I Learned From My Son's Experience
If you hit your head hard and are now feeling foggy, having head pain, or having trouble remembering, you may have a concussion. Check these symptoms and see if you need to go to the doctor.