After a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), many people experience a disruptive symptom called perseveration, which is often mistaken for perseverance. Perseverance is not giving up until you succeed, but perseveration means not being able to give up. A person with a brain injury may not be able to move on from a question or topic, or may repeat … Read More
When the Mind Changes: Understanding Anger and Personality Shifts After a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change you at your core, the part that makes you you. Personality change occurs in 59.1% of traumatic brain injuries, according to researchers. A once calm and patient individual may suddenly become irritable, short-tempered, withdrawn, or exhibit childlike behavior after a brain injury. Some talk nonstop; others barely speak at all. For many, these … Read More
Encephalomalacia Caused by Head Trauma: What Is Post-Traumatic Encephalomalacia?
When someone suffers a serious head injury, the effects can last for the remainder of their life. One possible result is a condition called post-traumatic encephalomalacia, also known as cerebral softening. This condition involves the loss or destruction of brain tissue following a brain injury. For patients and families, education and understanding about what this disease entails is key to … Read More
Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions
Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions Your brain is an incredibly complex organ—it has about 86 billion neurons, which just happens to be about the same number as there are galaxies in the known universe. Because it’s so complex, powerful, and unique, it can be easy to forget that it’s an organ like any other. Just like the rest … Read More
How Do You Know If You Have A Concussion? Key Signs and Symptoms
How do you know if you have a concussion? A heavy blow to the head can cause severe injuries like cuts, bruises, and swelling, but the most damaging effects often occur at the brain level. Concussions can have lasting effects that impact your daily life, and these can continue for an extended period if not addressed. Many people don’t realize … Read More
When Do Concussion Symptoms Start?
If you experienced a blow to the head a while ago and started to recently experience weird symptoms, you may be asking yourself “When do concussion symptoms start?” Concussions are severe and can cause long-term effects, but there is still a lot to be learned about these injuries. Experiencing a concussion is different from any other type of bodily … Read More
The Ultimate Penalty Kick…Soccer and CTE
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “[Football] brings people together like nothing else and the FIFA World Cup will be a celebration of that unity and passion for the game we love so much.” Think about it, what other sport brings together the most unexpected people spanning celebrities to your local grocer, your grandmother and your dentist? Football, or soccer if … Read More
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Post-concussive syndrome, also known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS), occurs when symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury, like a concussion, persist longer than expected after an injury. What is Post-Concussive Syndrome? Post-concussive syndrome (PCS) is a disorder that is characterized by an often complex combination of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that occur after a traumatic brain injury. … Read More
6 Stages of Concussion Recovery
If you recently sustained a concussion, you might wonder how long it’ll take to heal. Brain Injury Law of Seattle walks you through the six stages of concussion recovery to help you understand how your injury could affect your professional and personal life. Understanding Concussions A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by blunt force … Read More
Delayed Concussion Symptoms – What You Should Know
A blow to the head, whether from a car accident, a sports injury, or a simple slip and fall, can leave you reeling. But what if you initially feel fine, only to experience symptoms days, weeks, or even months later? Can concussion symptoms come later after head injury— and if so, why? While most concussions resolve within days or … Read More
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