Cerebral palsy is a motor disability caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or shortly after birth. Therefore,...
Spinal shock describes the temporary loss of all reflexes, sensation, and motor control below one’s level of spinal cord injury....
Paraplegia describes paralysis of the lower limbs. It’s most commonly associated with spinal cord injuries but can also occur following...
Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition characterized by sudden changes in autonomic functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and body...
Agnosia is a rare condition characterized by difficulties recognizing or perceiving familiar objects, people, or sounds due to sensory processing...
After a spinal cord injury, individuals may experience a condition called neurogenic shock. During neurogenic shock, the blood vessels expand,...
Hemiparesis involves weakness on one side of the body. It is a secondary effect of injury to the central nervous...
Following a severe traumatic brain injury, individuals may experience neurostorming (also called paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity). Neurostorming involves a sudden and...
Mild cerebral palsy refers to motor impairments caused by mild damage to the developing brain. Because the damage is not...
Following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, individuals may experience muscle weakness. Fortunately, the effects of most concussions are...
Following a spinal cord injury, individuals may struggle with severe weakness or pain that impacts their ability to participate in...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often associated with military combat. However, PTSD can also occur after a stroke in...