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The PRA is an evidence-based, easy-to-use approach to help providers return service members with mild TBIs back to duty safely. TBICoE researchers have found that, if medical providers completed a two-hour, in-person training on the use of the PRA, their patients saw an overall reduction in symptoms after one week, one month, and three months, when compared to patients treated by providers who had not received the training.
During Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBICoE and the MHS will promote the theme “Be TBI Ready” — recognizing that health care providers and others in the military community need to be aware of the latest educational trainings, research, fact sheets, and other available resources to prevent, diagnose, and treat TBI.
This TBICoE infographic gives an overview of the risks of returning to duty too soon after a concussion and explains how a progressive increase in activity can help get you back to duty safely. Returning to duty too soon after concussion can lead to prolonged symptoms, poor marksmanship, decreased readiness, accidents and falls, and increased risk of more concussions.
Sleep disturbances are common for service members and veterans following a mild TBI, also known as concussion.
"Recovery is possible to help lead a normal life."
"Sleep After mTBI" is intended for providers to show the importance of screening and treating service members affected by sleep issues following mTBI.
The Network leveraged their geographic distribution to help each other quickly adapt to changing times.
SGM Gary D. Moran shares his TBI recovery story, and tips for talking to kids about TBI.
While he was deployed, retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Medina was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that severely impaired some of his physical functions and ability to speak. Medina’s wife, Roxana Delgado, continued her pursuit of a Ph.D. in health sciences and became his caregiver. As they adjusted to a life neither one of them had imagined, their marriage became a new kind of partnership.
In this video, A Head for the Future’s TBI Champions share their experiences with traumatic brain injury and resources that helped them through recovery. They can help you too.
After 12 years as an infantryman, Norgard's biggest battle was recognizing the cumulative effects of multiple TBIs.
While instructing hand-to-hand combat training, U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Derek Poor slammed his head against a wall and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Seeing stars and unable to shake his persistent, daily headaches, Poor sought help.
Facing a long road to recovery following his TBI, Dalton remained positive and participated in the 2019 Warrior Games.
Marine Corps veteran Chris shares his experience going back to school following his TBI.
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