Effects on body and mind
Brain injury can have physical, emotional, thinking, and behavioral effects on a person. Some problems affect many people while others seldom occur. Each person and each brain injury is different. Types of problems, as well as length and amount of recovery, vary considerably from person to person depending on the location, type, and extent of injury.
In this section
- Body function changes: Bladder elimination, bowel elimination, nutrition, respiratory health, swallowing, and skin care.
- Positioning and mobility: Bed mobility, body mechanics for caregivers, splinting and bracing, transfer techniques, weight shifts, and wheelchair positioning