What is a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head that is so severe it results in damage to the brain and the way it functions. TBIs can range widely in severity, from mild concussions to severe comas.
Most often, traumatic brain injuries are caused by car accidents, sports-related injuries, or falls. Moderate-to-severe TBIs will require specialized hospital and rehabilitative care to address the cognitive, physical, and emotional changes that occur from injury to the brain.
Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Our brains are responsible for the way we think, feel, move, sense, and socialize. Because the brain is complex, the symptoms of a TBI can vary greatly, especially depending on the severity of the injury. However, the most common signs and symptoms of a TBI include:
- Confusion and disorientation
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Memory loss
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty concentrating
- Inability to speak or slurred speech
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty remembering new information
- Abnormal laughing and/or crying
- Dilated pupils
- Increased feelings of anxiety, irritation, or anger
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
Recovering from a TBI takes time. Rest and rehab are both incredibly important parts of successfully helping your brain heal itself. Here at McWhorter CNR, we take a comprehensive approach to TBI rehab and we always take the time to look at the needs of our patients from every level of their cognitive ability. This helps us develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient that involves a variety of therapies.
Between Gyrostim, Dynavision, Neurofeedback, and everything in between, our personalized treatment plans are designed to help you restore function after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Here are some of the ways you stand to benefit from seeking treatment with our concussion rehab specialists:
- Reduced symptoms, including fewer headaches, less dizziness, less nausea, and reduced sensitivity to light and sound
- Improved balance
- Improved ability to manage emotions and mental health
- Restored biomechanical integrity of the spinal cord
- Improved memory
- Restored speech ability
- Improved cognitive and neurological performance
- And more
Learn More About Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab in Denver
If you're interested in speaking to a specialist about traumatic brain injury rehab in Denver, reach out to us at McWhorter CNR. We are a leading provider of TBI treatment in the metro area and we offer a wide range of state-of-the-art treatment options to help you recover and start feeling like your usual self again. Whether you were involved in a motor accident, took a bad fall, or have chronic concussions from professional sports, we are here to help.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with a concussion rehab specialist.