Today I will be reflecting on the presentation that I listened to by Caroline Hansen. She is recovering from a traumatic brain injury that resulted in severe loss of motor and neural function. Caroline talked about the accident, the brain injury and the multiple years of recovery and therapy she has gone through to get to the point of walking, talking, rowing and more. She described what it was like to go through such a traumatic experience, what she has learned and how she is still growing and learning.
I personally thought this talk was very impactful and engaging. You always hear about stories of severe brain injuries, but actually seeing someone recovering from such a thing really opened my eyes to the reality that some people face. I feel more informed on the symptoms and results of a traumatic brain injury, as she explained what happened to her. I also thought that listening to the various types of therapy she does and all of the repercussions of such a quick incident.
Examples of physical therapy Source: US Navy Mass Communication Specialist
Overall, yes it was a sad presentation and it was hard hearing somebody had to go through such a traumatic experience, however it was also very informational and I learned a lot about brain injuries and the recovery associated with severe brain injuries.
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