Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Created by: Rayne Islas & Jaime Sheets
What is a TBI? A traumatic brain injury is an eventful injury to the brain that causes an altered state of consciousness (ASC), and results in the decline of the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional state. (E) Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (2023). Chapter 14. In Adapted Physical Education and sport (p. 277). essay, Langara College.
What are the symptoms for physical impairments from a TBI? - Muscle Spascity (E) - Headaches - Speech Disorders (E) - Lack of Coordination - Having a hard time sequencing movements (E) - Paralysis (paraplegia, quadriplegia, etc.) (E) - Seizures Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (2023). Chapter 14. In Adapted Physical Education and sport (p. 277). essay, Langara College.
What are the symptoms for cognitive impairments from a TBI? - Impaired Short term or Long term memory - Hard time concentrating - Slow planning - Trouble with reading and writing - Poor judgement Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (2023). Chapter 14. In Adapted Physical Education and sport (p. 277). essay, Langara College.
What are the symptoms for social, emotional, behavioral impairments from a TBI? - Mood swings - Lack of motivation - Lowered self-esteem - Unable to monitor impulse control (E) - Depression - Sexual Dysfunction - Difficulty relating to others Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (2023). Chapter 14. In Adapted Physical Education and sport (p. 277). essay, Langara College.
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