Mar 13, 2026 / Traumatic Brain Injury
By Michael Burns, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Eastern Pennsylvania March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Small Steps, Big Impacts When we think of recovery from a brain injury, we often think of “big wins”—first steps, first words, or major milestones. But at its core, brain injury recovery is a marathon of inches. This March, […]
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Jan 08, 2026 / Physical Wellness
By Michael Burns, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Eastern Pennsylvania Flu season is off to a rough start, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While we expect the virus’s arrival annually, cases are rising faster in comparison with previous years. Flu related hospital admissions are higher than previous years. Here in Pennsylvania, over […]
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Mar 26, 2025 / Physical Wellness
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can disrupt arousal/sleep regulation and hormonal systems with sleep disturbances affecting up to 70% of people who have experienced a TBI. The most common complaints include insomnia, fatigue and sleepiness. Poor sleep can worsen depression, anxiety, irritability and overall well-being which leads to poor performance and accidents. Managing sleep disorders is […]
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Feb 11, 2025 / Recreation Therapy
And a perfect time to highlight the vital role that Recreation Therapists play in post-acute neurorehabilitation and supported living! Supporting the overall recovery journey of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), and other complex conditions, Recreation Therapists play a key role as part of our interdisciplinary teams – helping our patients […]
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Apr 15, 2024 / Traumatic Brain Injury
Sexuality following Acquired Brain Injury Sexuality is a natural part of life and an integral part of our human experiences. This includes physically, spiritually, psychologically. Sexual dysfunction is common amongst acquired brain injury survivors. 57-75% of survivors suffer from some form of sexual dysfunction to include decreased or increased sexual desire, decreased arousal, difficulty […]
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Feb 29, 2024 / Physical Wellness
Chronic pain issues which occur in individuals following a Traumatic Brain Injury can be debilitating. Depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it may interfere with the TBI recovery process and individual’s overall quality of life. Also, the longevity of the pain will be a key determent in the overall impact it will […]
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Jan 18, 2024 / Traumatic Brain Injury
Recovery from brain injury is a journey that requires caregivers, often family members, to consistently be there over the long-run. Burnout and exhaustion comes when caregivers are doing everything, often to the exclusion of rest and personal well-being. Common issues include little to no time for themselves, problems with communication, financial challenges, and lack of […]
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Dec 19, 2023 / Traumatic Brain Injury
The holiday season can be a festive, joyous time of year to celebrate with family and friends. However, it can also be a very stressful, busy time of the year. In fact, the American Psychological Association reported that eight of every 10 Americans anticipate stress during the holiday season (American Psychological Association, 2015). For those […]
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Jul 26, 2022 / Neurorehabilitation
Brain injuries can bring about significant changes that can be difficult to deal with on a number of levels. Whether these changes are immediate or gradually worsen over time, they create a sense of loss for individuals that can lead to behavioral and emotional changes, in addition to physical and cognitive impairments. When these injuries […]
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Mar 31, 2022 / Neurorehabilitation
“Have you had individuals that are admitted to an inpatient facility 5-6 months post injury? I just took on a brain injury case that has slipped through cracks – he is refusing to go to outpatient therapy, is very irritable and is becoming aggressive.” Calls like this come in regularly from case managers who don’t […]
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