Effects of Brain Injury
What is one physical effect of brain injury?
feeling tired or weak, headaches, trouble speaking, trouble walking, trouble drawing
What does TBI mean?
Traumatic Brain Injury
What do we prevent brain injuries from
What is one emotional effect of a brain injury?
Feeling happy, angry, sad, getting frustrated quickly, acting differently than usual
What does ABI mean?
Acquired Brain Injury
What affects brain health?
How does brain injury affect your senses?
Blurry vision, trouble hearing, feeling dizzy, trouble standing/walking
What is it called when the skull and the brain touch?
A concussion
Wear a seat belt, keep your head pressed against the head rest
How do you protect your brain from a sports injury?
take precautions, wear helmets, take breaks/stay out of practice for as long as needed, can wear an acute collar in contact sports.
How do you protect your brain in accidental falls?