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How Creative Art Therapy Helps Stroke and TBI Patients

After suffering a stroke or brain injury, patients often experience communication problems, emotional disturbance and loss of motor function.  The National Stroke Strategy (DOH 2007) provided that ind...

Blue-Light Therapy Helps Heal the Brain

Early morning exposure to blue wavelength light can help heal the brain following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), new research suggests. Results of a small, randomized controlled trial showed blue...

Amazing Cookbook Series for People with TBI or Stroke

What is a TBI? CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Every...

Art Therapy and Traumatic Brain Injury

My personal experience with a mild TBI and why art helps. Over the last several years, I have worked with numerous returning combat military who have sustained a traumatic brain injury [TBI]...

What Is Spasticity And How Do You Treat It?

Treating spasticity is essential to regain normal arm and leg movement.

What to Know About COVID-19 and Strokes

Although typically considered a lung infection, COVID-19 has been found to cause blood clots that can lead to severe stroke. Experts say that this can happen in any patients regardless of age, and eve...

What is Music Therapy for Stroke Patients?

Music therapy for stroke patients may seem like a passive activity, but can make a surprising impact on recovery. From improving speech to movement, music therapy for stroke patients can be a powerful...

Don’t Ignore Vision Issues After TBI

If you notice any changes in your vision following a serious head trauma, don’t ignore them: Immediately contact your eye care professional.