Neurology
The neurology team at Main Line Health treats and manages conditions such as migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and more.
Brain Injury
What is a brain injury?
Brain injuries are classified as traumatic or non-traumatic. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a blow to the head, such as from a fall, a car accident, a gunshot wound or an explosion. A non-traumatic brain injury (NTBI), which involves no external force, may result from a stroke, a tumor, an infection, or a lack of oxygen.
Since the brain is our center for speech, thinking, movement and emotion, brain injuries can affect our abilities in many different ways, depending on the severity of the injury.
Symptoms of brain injuries
Brain injury symptoms vary from person to person. With TBI or NTBI you may feel depressed or have trouble controlling your emotions, or you may feel like you've lost your ability to control how you speak or walk.
You may experience physical symptoms, such as:
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
- Lack of coordination
- Loss of control of bowel and bladder
- Seizures
Or emotional symptoms, such as:
- Changes in personality
- Difficulty finding the right words
- Difficulty remembering things
- Inappropriate behaviors
- Mood swings
TBI and NTBI treatment options
Your path to recovery depends on what type of brain injury you have and how it has affected your ability to live your life. At Main Line Health you'll have an entire team of brain injury experts every step of the way, from intensive care to rehabilitative services to outpatient therapy.
Treatments
Neurology Medical Management
Concussion Rehab
One of the first acute rehabilitation hospitals in the country to provide treatment for brain injury, we’re recognized as a leader in the field of concussion treatment and recovery.