Did you know that you could suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) without a blow to the head, that falls, motor vehicle accidents and assaults are top causes, and that youth under 4 are highly vulnerable due to skull structure? If not, you’re not alone.
TBIs are both more common and more misunderstood than many people realize, according to Jeff Hebert, PhD, PT, director of research and a physical therapist at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health. The potentially serious injuries occur in a wide range of settings, can affect anyone and are not always immediately obvious.
Laura Kelley, media relations specialist in the CU Anschutz Office of Communications, speaks with Dr. Hebert, who answers frequently asked questions about what qualifies as a TBI, who is most at risk, which symptoms require emergency care and what daily habits can strengthen long-term brain health.