June 26th, 2015
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn by athletes and others to protect his or her head from injury. It does this by absorbing mechanical energy and protecting against the penetration of outside objects into the skull or direct trauma to the skull by impact. The structure of a helmet is such that its shape (initially, […]
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June 19th, 2015
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Cognitive Function and its Post-Acute Rehabilitation Cognitive dysfunction often results from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Innovative post-acute rehabilitation such as that by NeuLife Rehab in Mount Dora, Florida must be obtained after acute care medically stabilizes an individual. The purpose of the post-acute rehabilitation is the restoration […]
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June 8th, 2015
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vision Loss: Medical, Neurological and Rehabilitative Connections Vision is controlled by the occipital lobes of the brain. Like other lobes of the brain, there are two of them. The occipital lobes are located toward the back of the brain. Functionally, the occipital lobes make sense of visual stimuli such as […]
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June 5th, 2015
I Can See Why I Came to NeuLife Rehab! Understanding Vision Issues that Can Accompany Traumatic Brain Injuries A variety of physical challenges can result from a catastrophic injury. Their type and degree are determined, in part, by the location and the severity of the trauma. This is especially true with respect to traumatic […]
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May 29th, 2015
The use of the term “recreation” in the same sentence as “traumatic brain injury rehabilitation” may seem odd. But it really isn’t. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an alteration in the normal function of the brain. Traumatic brain injuries can result from many kinds of occurrences, including: Falls Assaults Motor vehicle collisions Sports […]
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