Many people experience physical effects after a brain injury—either short-term or for a long time. When you think of physical effects, you might think of someone in a wheelchair or using a walker. Mobility is something that can be affected by a brain injury, but there are also other physical effects that might not be easy for people to see, such as fatigue, chronic pain or vision changes.
Physical effects of brain injury may be something you’re coping with—and there are ways to navigate those changes in your daily life.
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We’ve touched on some of the most common physical effects here, but there may be some you’re experiencing that we haven’t covered. No matter what, it’s always best to talk to your doctor first for information that’s going to be the most relevant to you and your needs.
