Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury

Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury

Myth 1: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is Not Serious Traumatic brain injury is broken down into three categories. Severe, moderate, and mild. The word mild does the disservice of making the injury seem insignificant when the initial classification “mild” only speaks to the initial neurological severity and has no correlation with the degree of short…

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

What to do if you suffer from a concussion following a motor vehicle accident

Concussions following a motor vehicle accident tend to be taken lightly. People often try to walk it off like they would with a scrape or a bruise, but a concussion can have severe and permanent effects on brain functions. That can mean expensive therapy and missed work. Many times, people don’t even know they have…

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Traumatic Brain Injuries: what effects on children?

Though we commonly speak about Traumatic Brain Injuries in adults, it is important to remember that these types of injuries affect children just as frequently. Traumatic Brain Injuries, also known as TBI’s, are serious injuries that often result from either motor vehicle accidents or sport related accidents. For children, these accidents may result from falls…

Compensation can help with life after a catastrophic injury

Compensation can help with life after a catastrophic injury

People who suffer from a catastrophic injury often need assistive devices to help them live life. The issue here is that these assistive devices are often costly, and not everyone will have the funds available to purchase and upkeep those devices. When insurance or provincial is available, the wait time for devices can be lengthy….

Time is limited, so take action quickly after an accident

Time is limited, so take action quickly after an accident

When you are injured in an accident, your top priority is probably getting the medical care you need. You might not think about the cost of that care or how you are going to make ends meet if you have a severe injury that prevents you from working. Once you have the medical emergencies handled,…

The days immediately following a spinal cord injury are tough

The days immediately following a spinal cord injury are tough

A person who suffers from a spinal cord injury is likely going to feel the effects of the injury right away. The initial injury to the spinal cord causes the nerve cells in the area to die or become damaged. That is what causes some of the effects of the spinal cord injury. It isn’t,…

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

4 myths about minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, have been regular topics in the news, sports, and entertainment. Even with the public awareness of these injuries, many people do not have a clear understanding of what constitutes a traumatic brain injury. Here are 4 myths about minor traumatic brain injuries: Myth 1: You did not suffer a…

Identifying Common Cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Whiplash

Identifying Common Cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Whiplash

One of the most common myths associated with Traumatic Brain Injuries is that they are only caused by a sudden of severe accident to the skull. We see this type of TBI often with professional sports athletes, such as in the NFL. It is quickly recognized and diagnosed due to the obvious trauma to the…

Rehabilitation after a brain injury possibly hard to come by

Rehabilitation after a brain injury possibly hard to come by

Rehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury is a crucial part of recovery. The process of rehab can help people with a TBI to learn how to live life again. The skills learned in rehab can help them learn how to overcome obstacles so they can perform self care tasks and possibly work. There is an…

Help your loved one focus on recovery after a brain injury

Help your loved one focus on recovery after a brain injury

Watching a loved one recover from a traumatic brain injury is taxing. You have to deal with a complete life upheaval at a time when your loved one is struggling. Even though you are going through difficulties and changes, it is crucial that you help your loved one work toward recovery. In many cases, a…

Facts about New Brunswick’s Disability Support Program

Facts about New Brunswick’s Disability Support Program

The Disability Support Program in New Brunswick provides flexible support for disabled people. Personal disability support plans are developed that allow disabled individuals to have their unmet needs addressed to help each person participate in the community. Some of the disability support that this program may provide includes: — Personal living skills training — Support…

Lower Back Injuries after a car accident

Lower Back Injuries after a car accident

Automobile collisions often result in lower back injuries. Back pain can be immediate after the accident. Other times, the pain reveals itself weeks of months later. Locating the exact cause of lower back pain isn’t always simple. Here are some information regarding causes of lower back pain and how to determine what treatment is needed….

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