One way to measure the severity of a spinal cord injury is to determine whether it is complete or incomplete....
After a stroke, about 20% of survivors experience a communication disorder called aphasia. It is characterized by difficulties producing or...
Individuals with cerebral palsy often have an increased risk of hip dislocation due to high muscle tone in the legs....
Posturing is a common outcome of severe brain injury. It refers to involuntary and abnormal positioning of the body due...
Behavior changes after stroke can be a normal part of the recovery process. Some changes, however, can indicate the presence...
Contractures are a common secondary complication of brain injury. They limit joint movement and can interfere with activities of daily...
Cerebral palsy and epilepsy are separate conditions that often co-occur as a result of extensive damage to the brain. In...
While a spinal cord injury is not directly associated with cognitive impairments, complications of SCI can affect cognitive functions like...
Strokes are medical emergencies that impact the supply of blood in the brain. With appropriate and timely medical treatment, the...
Coup-contrecoup brain injuries occur when a head injury results in damage to 2 sides of the brain (the side of...
Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental disability that affects an individual’s muscle tone. Muscle tone refers to how much tension or...
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that transmits messages between the brain and muscles. Following a spinal cord...