A harsh tackle. A fall. A fender-bender. An abusive relationship. Different scenarios can lead to the same diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. A hit to the head, or even a penetrating wound, can rattle a person’s brain and cause damage to the tissue and blood vessels with lasting effects.
A TBI can lead to a range of physical, cognitive or emotional issues. The diagnosis can also mean a greater risk of seizure, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders and affective disorders.
Without an active lifestyle, these effects can worsen for a person with a TBI.
To help counteract the impact of sedentariness, Northeastern University researchers conducted a pilot study that suggests certain incentives that could motivate people with a TBI to exercise.
Read more at Northeastern Global News
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