Traumatic Brain Injury

Almost 2 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) happen each year in the USA.

Here are some TBI facts:

• The majority of TBI's are concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries
• Some TBI's are more severe and require long hospitalizations
• People living with traumatic brain injuries can experience a variety of symptoms, ranging from headaches and dizziness to severe disability

Physical Therapy for TBI:

Physical Therapists can help a person with a traumatic brain injury reach their fullest mobility potential. Physical therapists use exercises and functional re-training techniques to promote:

• Balance
• Walking
• Coordination
• Strength
• Fitness
• Sport-specific/return to sport training in cases of concussion or milder traumatic brain injuries

Click here to learn more about traumatic brain injury.