Overcoming Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussion Symptoms


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HIGHLY COMMENDED for the British Medical Awards book prize for Popular Medicine Up to 10% of people will suffer a mild head injury (or 'mild traumatic brain injury') in their lifetime and up to 50% of those people will also find they have lingering post-concussion symptoms in the months or years afterwards. These symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbance, reduced day-to-day memory, poor concentration, taking longer to think, 'muzzy' headedness, depression, anxiety, tinnitus, blurred or double vision, sensitivity to light or noise, frustration, nausea, restlessness and sensitivity to alcohol. In such circumstances the 'mild' head injury may feel anything but mild. This is particularly so if large areas of your day to day life are affected. People in these circumstances can have their difficulties compounded by the very different explanations for their persisting difficulties. These usually involve receiving contradictory opinions about the extent to which ongoing symptoms are caused by neurological brain injury or other factors. These complicating factors can make it very difficult to find the right kind of service or expertise after a TBI. Patients can easily feel like they are being ''pushed from pillar to post" when trying to find services that can help with their problems. On top of all of this, there is a distinct lack of good, science- based information for patients about the best ways to manage PCS. It is therefore very common for those who experience prolonged difficulties to find their situation extremely confusing, frustrating and stressful. Dr Nigel King is an expert with much experience in this area, and has written a very valuable book weaving together the most useful knowledge in this area. It clarifies some of the complex issues for those who suffer with prolonged problems and provides practical, science-based self-help guidance for managing TBI difficulties. Using cognitive rehabilitation techniques and CBT approaches for the associated mental health complications of PCS, this much need book provides help, hope and understanding for what can be a highly disabling and misunderstood condition.




Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury


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A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion. Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion— or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)— can cause chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS). Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers.




Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postconcussion Syndrome


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This is the first neuropsychology book to translate exciting findings from the recent explosion of research on sport-related concussion to the broader context of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and post-concussive syndrome (PCS) in the general population. In addition, it includes a Continuing Education (CE) component administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. Traumatic brain injuries constitute a major global public health problem, but until now, MTBIs, which constitute up to 90 percent of all treated TBIs, have been difficult to evaluate and manage clinically because of the absence of a viable model. Dr. McCrea's book thus provides a welcome evidence base for all clinicians - including psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians, physiatrists, and nurses - involved in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of MTBI, as well as attorneys involved in personal injury litigation and personal injury defense. Each section of the book ends with a helpful summary of the 'Top 10 Conclusions.' Instructions for earning AACN-administered CE credit are included.




Post-Concussion Syndrome


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This book surveys the research on this disorder. Most people recover completely following concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, but some continue to have post-concussion syndrome symptoms for months or even years after the injury. This book explores the definition, genesis, assessment, diagnosis, recovery, and treatment of post-concussion syndrome.




Understanding and Living Well With Post-Concussion Syndrome


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Concussion, even in its mildest form, can have lasting effects on the individual in a way we're only just beginning to understand. Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI), concussion and post-concussion syndrome have previously been conservatively managed with recommendations for 'rest'. But even mild brain injuries and post-concussion syndrome can have an enormous impact on life, long after the 3 months during which they are expected to resolve. There are also significant differences between the way in which concussion affects men and women respectively, as this new research shows. If concussion or an mTBI are affecting you, there is much in this book to help and support your symptoms. Neuropsychologist Dr Priyanka Pradhan has pulled together the latest research to provide a complete manual for overcoming the impact of any mild brain injury, while writer and coach Anna Leggett gives deep insight from her own experiences with post-concussion syndrome. Their book not only explains what a concussion is and how it may present, but also gives comprehensive practical strategies for managing persistent symptoms. Such strategies include how to ask for professional and specialist medical help (and where to get it from), and also some simple self-management techniques. Understanding and Living Well with Post-Concussion Syndrome also explains the importance of sleep and diet, and includes significant psychological and emotional support for mental wellbeing and recovery, a support that is often missing from the clinical pathway for post-concussion syndrome. This book is an essential resource for anyone who feels that they need insight, practical help and emotional support into what is often perceived as an almost-invisible illness, but one which is very real for you or your loved one.




Concussion Rehabilitation


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This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.




Living with Mild Brain Injury


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This important book presents a unique, personal account of the impact a mild traumatic brain injury can have. It tells the story of Pauline, who was 33 when a late football tackle caused a bleed in her brain which went undiscovered for 18 months. The account includes descriptions of hidden symptoms of concussion and post-concussion syndrome, pitfalls in diagnoses, the uneven progress of recovery and the effect of the varied reactions which others have to an acquired brain injury. The author incorporates memories alongside extracts from clinic notes, diary entries and emails to reflect the disjointed progress of diagnosis and recovery as- although similar- no two head injuries are the same. Through this book, the reader gains an appreciation of the confusion experienced by many brain injury survivors, which sheds light on why some may develop unusual behavior or mental health issues, and how such issues can be alleviated. Brain injuries are poorly understood by the general public and this can lead to difficult interactions. Moreover, complications in diagnosis means some may not realize they have this milder form of brain injury. This book will enlighten brain injury survivors and affected families and allow professionals an insight into their patients’ experiences. As concerns grow over the risks which contact sports pose, this book shows how even mild brain injuries can wreak havoc with careers, relationships and one’s sense of self, but that a happy life can still be found.




The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Workbook


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Your program for regianing cognitive function & overcoming emotional pain.




Dr. B's Concussion Breakthrough


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A top concussion doctor's guide to avoiding brain damage, CTE, slow symptom recovery and other serious complications from hitting your head. You never expect to get a concussion, yet, in an instant, a brain injury can alter the rest of your life. Brain damage, lost income, setbacks in education or sports, deteriorating relationships, and mental health problems - are just a few of the negative outcomes that could result from improper treatment.What you'll find with Dr. B's Concussion Breakthrough is an easy to understand and relatable guide to natural concussion recovery. This book will provide key insights into what you or your family member is going through and identifies potential problems that most doctors never look for. For both new injuries and long-term injuries, this book is a practical guide to concussion recovery to help children, parents, and adults discover the keys to resolving post-concussion symptoms without pharmaceutical drugs or surgery.This book is loaded with astounding information that can help make such a perplexing problem seem so simple. It will save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, in unnecessary doctor visits and treatments. This information could help you avoid long-term post-concussion symptoms that plague millions of people for years after their injury.Why does the severity and duration of post-concussion symptoms vary so greatly between individuals? How can someone who sustains a seemingly minor bump experience long-term post-concussion symptoms, while on the other hand, we see football players take thundering hits to the head yet appear to be fine? This is something that puzzled Dr. Blaskovich for years while helping with thousands of unique patients suffering from post-concussion symptoms.Unlike most doctors, Dr. Sasha Blaskovich has personal experience living through years of post-concussion symptoms after being a quarterback in college football. His unique combination of firsthand experience of concussions in football, combined with his 20+ years of being a doctor specializing in helping thousands of patients overcome their post-concussion symptoms, has led to some incredible discoveries that 99% of doctors miss when diagnosing patients. In this book you'll learn about: - The hidden connection between whiplash, neck injuries & post-concussion symptoms.- How to minimize brain damage after a concussion.- The best tools and strategies to aid your brain while healing.- Strategies to help suppress or eliminate post-concussion symptoms.- 15+ Natural remedies for healing from a concussion.- The 6 food types you must avoid after a concussion.- 14 supplements that can help with recovery.- How to correctly rest and exercise while healing.- Strategies for returning to work, school, or sports.- Tips for parents with a concussed child.- The reasons why people experience long-term symptoms for months or years.Joining Dr. Blaskovich as a co-author on this book is Ethan O'Brien. Ethan had his first concussion when he was just 11 years old playing ice hockey and has since had more than 10 concussions in his lifetime. Now in his late twenties, Ethan shares his years of experience overcoming post-concussion symptoms and testing different treatments, supplements, diets, and lifestyles. Learn what worked and what hasn't worked over the years of concussion recovery for Ethan during his high school and university years as an athlete.Words of Praise: "Dr. Sasha Blaskovich has gained international notoriety as a leading diagnostician in the highly specialized field of whiplash injuries. In addition to actively practicing as a lead clinician, he is the quintessential eternal student of research. His passionate dedication to keeping up with the most current reputable research combined with his clinical experience makes his analysis on the linkage between concussion and whiplash a must-read."- Dr. Steven Watson, Doctor of Chiropractic, Seattle, WA




Brainlash


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Mild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime; in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a TBI. Brainlash provides the tools and facts to make the recovery process more intelligible-- and to support the wide range of people affected by MTBI. For patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, attorneys, health insurance companies, employers and others, it covers options and services, health and vocational issues, medicolegal topics, psychological and emotional implications, and more!