Tag Archives: brain injury
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Brain injuries can be incredibly serious and complex, resulting in permanent damage to an individual’s level of cognitive functioning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.4 million people in the United States suffer some type of brain injury each year. Brain injuries, also called “head trauma” or “traumatic brain injury,” take… Read More »
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Concussions and head injuries have been the subject of a great deal of research lately, partially because of the attention brought to these afflictions in major sports. People often think of the long-term effects of head injuries, but a new study published in the Journal of Athletic Training indicates that people who experience concussions are… Read More »
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In some cases, injuries like concussions or other brain injuries may be mild in nature, with drastic improvement occurring within six months of the injury. However, more serious brain injuries or repeated mild brain trauma could cause some severe long-term effects. It’s important to understand that research about the effects of brain injuries is still… Read More »