Injury Recovery

If you’re suffering from a physical or mental ailment, you’ve doubtless been presented with a number of possible treatments. Some of these might help, and others, not so much. It may seem surprising, but one of the best places to start for a number of issues is with guided therapeutic imagery. The practice has been around since the ancient Greeks and has received endorsements from health professionals since the 1970s for treating serious illnesses.

After devoting years to working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, fitness gurus Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of people who are not elite athletes. What are the fundamental qualities that make a human being durable, and how do we ensure that we continue to feel great as we age? Organized around ten assessments and ten physical practices that anyone can do, Built to Move is designed to improve the way your body functions in daily activities and boost overall quality of life.

From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...

Emphasizing the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, and stress management, this second edition features up-to-date research that has emerged to support the importance of these basic recovery strategies and includes a much-needed, careful look at new devices on the market. Whether self-coached, coached, or team-sport athletes, The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery provides listeners with an evidence-based approach to finding the right balance between stress and rest.

Annie Liontas suffered multiple concussions in her thirties. In Sex with a Brain Injury, she writes about what it means to be one of the “walking wounded,” facing her fear, her rage, her physical suffering, and the effects of head trauma on her marriage and other relationships. Forced to reckon with her own queer mother’s battle with addiction, Liontas finds echoes in their pain. Liontas weaves history, philosophy, and personal accounts to interrogate and expand representations of mental health, ability, and disability—particularly in relation to women and the LGBT community.

Turning 27, Maggy had the worst mental health experience of her life so far. She ended a three-year relationship. She drank too much and went to ER over 12 times. But that's not the end of her story. How Not to Fall Apart shares the author's hard-won lessons about what helps and what hurts on the road to self-awareness and better mental health. This is an audiobook about what it's like to live with anxiety and depression, panic attacks, self-harm and self-loathing - and it's also a hopeful roadmap written by someone who's been there and is still finding her way.

This book shares what I, with the many who helped me, did to make a far greater recovery than any physician or physical therapist expected. Some of my physical rehabilitation may have specific relevance only to those with physical disabilities. All of my mental rehabilitation will have relevance to everyone. I write this hoping to give all of you kind enough to listen to this book some valuable insights without your needing to experience paraplegia, like I did, to discover them.

The term core stability has been overhyped and misconstrued, leading people astray with endless crunches and swinging kettlebells, onto a fast track to injury and despair. Instead of following the latest injury-prone fad, you’re about to discover a set of 50 science-based core exercises to tone your body and train your core for functional performance whether you’re training for a world championship or just trying to walk without falling.

In this abbreviated version of the book, Bob Dennis gives the most important tips related to safety and exercise immediately following stroke, for maximal recovery. The survivor of two strokes, Bob shares his insights and experience, as a scientist and a survivor who has made and continues to make a strong recovery, in some cases better than his initial condition before having a stroke. The focus is on maximal recovery, using the easiest and most effective exercises, usually with zero equipment and at no cost. Neuroplasticity happens naturally as a result of stroke. By providing new ...

Do you wish to lose unnecessary weight but somehow get pulled back to craving sugar and junk food? It is time to stabilize your eating patterns. It’s time to put an end to this vicious cycle. This edition of the audiobook brought to you by the Self-Help-Guide, includes the best of various programs, distilled into one carefully-designed plan. Also included are a lot of beginner-friendly initiation exercises to get you started quickly. If you don’t take action now, the resistance is only going to increase later in life.

Angela Leigh Tucker had not expected death that day. Newlywed, thirty years old and a successful public relations professional, she and her husband were driving home when a semi-truck hurtled over the center-lane divider and crushed their SUV. Her husband died on impact. She was left hanging onto life by a thin, golden thread. With her brain severely injured and her neck, shoulder, and ribs broken, she had instantly lost everything but her will to live.

The book contains safety tips and preventative measures, teaches how to look for symptoms of a concussion and TBI, including: Talk about gear, safety prevention tips, and general preventative measures that you can take in both contact and non-contact sports, dangerous hobbies and child activities A plan of action just in case these preventative measures don’t work out It also teaches the reader how to look for symptoms of a concussion and what steps to take if there is an injured party. It has defined different traumatic brain injuries and generally educates the buyer on what can happen ...

Unwavering Love! A 52-Week Devotional for Wives of TBI Survivors As the wife of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, life can feel overwhelming and challenging. The journey of recovery is not only physical, but also emotional, mental, and spiritual. In this inspiring and empowering devotional book, you will be reminded of the strength and resilience within you, and find comfort and hope in the author's personal story. Unwavering Love - A 52-Week Devotional for Wives of TBI Survivors is a companion for those navigating the challenges of caring for their loved ones with a TBI. With weekly...

"Previously published as THE POWER OF THE EARTH: Earth Medicine: The Healing Power of Grounding for Mind, Body, and Soul by Elliott, Norris (AUTHOR)." Grounding or earthing is a fascinating and natural practice involving direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. This comprehensive and engaging book explores the latest scientific research and real-world case studies to delve into the potential benefits of grounding for overall health and well-being. From the antioxidant effect of the Earth's natural supply of electrons to the potential benefits of grounding for improved sleep, ...

Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a life-altering event that can produce a wide range of symptoms affecting physical as well as psychological health. Now, a physician shares her personal journey with TBI after suffering a life-changing accident. In this touching and informative book, Dr. Chrisanne Gordon chronicles her struggles - the high points as well as the lows - as she is challenged to make sense of what happened and realizes that her medical training did not prepare her for these struggles.

When Deb Brandon discovered that cavernous angiomas - tangles of malformed blood vessels in her brain - were behind the terrifying symptoms she'd been experiencing, she underwent one brain surgery. And then another. And then another. And that was just the beginning. The book also includes an introduction by Connie Lee, founder and president of the Angioma Alliance. Unlike other memoirs that focus on injury crisis and acute recovery, But My Brain Had Other Ideas follows Brandon’s story all the way through to long-term recovery, revealing without sugarcoating or sentimentality Brandon’s struggles - and ultimate triumph.

Healing Paths: Nurturing Recovery from Vaccine Injury is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking guidance on adjusting their lifestyle and diet to support their healing journey after vaccine injury. It offers a compassionate and well-researched exploration of this complex topic, empowering listeners to make informed choices and take proactive steps toward recovery. A crucial aspect of recovering from vaccine injury is the role of diet in supporting the healing process.

I bet you've dreamed of breaking free from this loop, right? A life where you're back to being active, doing the things you love, without the constant fear of pain or injury. A life where you have a clear plan to rebuild your body, not just hoping to stumble upon the secret to unlocking its vast potential for recovery.

Recovering from a severe illness or injury can be an extremely difficult process. This is especially true if you may never fully recuperate your health or physical condition. Even if this is the case, however, you are still worthy of fulfilling a life of happiness and success. Though the path to recovery may seem long and endless now, you are not alone. Let Jeanette Kildevaeld be your guide through the dark and hopeless times to reach a future where anything is possible.