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Physical therapy for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a specialized rehabilitation approach that helps patients regain mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence after brain damage caused by external force. Whether you’re recovering from a mild traumatic brain injury like a… Read More TBI and physical therapy: A guide to recovery and rehabilitation.

When a child sustains a brain injury, the road ahead can feel uncertain. Because young brains are still developing — forming new connections and adapting to the world around them — age plays a significant role in recovery. The timing… Read More How age shapes pediatric brain injury recovery.

When your loved one sustains a brain injury, some of your earliest questions are likely to be, “how bad is it?” “Can they recover?” and “What does recovery look like?” While brain injury recovery is different for everyone — and… Read More What is a severe brain injury? Classification, symptoms, and what recovery can look like.

It’s easy to take respiratory wellness for granted. Breathing is, after all, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, meaning it requires no thought or effort. When a life-altering injury or serious illness affects a loved one’s ability to breathe, however,… Read More 3 respiratory care tips for caregivers.

Catastrophic neurological injuries leave a lasting impact on the body and mind. After sustaining a brain or spinal cord injury, some patients have trouble balancing, moving their limbs, speaking, seeing, and hearing. In addition to physical impairments, cognitive deficits in… Read More How cognitive therapy supports brain injury rehabilitation

Nexus Health Systems, a network of inpatient specialty care hospitals and residential campuses, announced today the grand opening of its Dallas location. The new Nexus Dallas hospital will care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults with debilitating injuries and… Read More Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas Announces Grand Opening

Urinary and bowel control issues occur when there is a disruption in information communicated between the brain and the areas of the body that control bladder and bowel function.

After a brain injury, most individuals require rehabilitation to regain strength and skills. The process at Nexus Children’s Hospital, is upon admission, the child is evaluated, and referrals are made to start a variety of rehabilitation disciplines, including occupational, physical,… Read More Children recovering from brain injury: the first steps