Spinal Cord Injury Basics

Your spine and spinal cord affect virtually every aspect of your life. A severe injury to your spinal cord may affect your body in ways that you may not have been able to predict. Serious injuries can lead to an inability to use portions of your body at all. Traumatic injuries, including damages from motor … Continue reading Spinal Cord Injury Basics

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What to Do If You Get into an Accident while Driving a Rental Car

When you drive a rental car, you are often in an unfamiliar vehicle with different controls and operations than your own. You are also frequently on roads you do not recognize in places you have never been before. The combination can increase your likelihood of being involved in a car accident. If you are in … Continue reading What to Do If You Get into an Accident while Driving a Rental Car

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Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

Mild traumatic brain injuries are commonly known as concussions. These injuries are often caused by a blow, jolt, or bump on the head. Anytime the brain hits up against the wall of the skull, a concussion can result. Mild traumatic brain injuries can technically range from mild to severe, depending on how the injury occurred … Continue reading Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

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