Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Rehabilitation
A hit to the head or elsewhere on the body that disturbs normal brain function is known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major cause of death and disability. Most TBI’s are known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) which are commonly referred to as concussions. There are nearly 50 TBI hospitalizations in Canada each day and it is estimated 1 in 5 sport-related injuries are concussions.
Some common effects of a TBI are altered sensation and depth perceptions, memory loss, altered gait, increased frequency of falls, poor cardiovascular endurance and difficulty with motor planning or coordination. Effects of a concussion (mTBI) can include headaches, confusion, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and nausea.