Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.

The Department of Defense leads in the treatment and research of brain-related injuries and is committed to identifying breakthroughs to improve the lives of individuals who have sustained brain injuries. DOD’s efforts address a holistic view at brain health and brain injuries—before, during, and after any blast exposure or other injury.

The DOD considers protectingtreating, and optimizing brain health a top priority.

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TBI, considered one of the signature wounds of war in the 21st century, presents complex and challenging problems for many of our service members.

More than 509,000 service members have sustained TBI since 2000, according to reports from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.

See below for TBI resources for health care providers, leaders, service members, veterans, families, and caregivers.

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Fact Sheet
July 30, 2020

Ways to Improve Your Memory Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

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This TBICoE fact sheet can be used by health care providers to educate patients with concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, on how to manage memory problems related to their injury.

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Neck Pain Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

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Neck pain can occur together with headaches following a concussion. This TBICoE fact sheet provides information to help patients manage neck pain. Various techniques are explained, including the use of heat or cold therapy, neck stretches, proper sleep positions and common activities that may contribute to neck strain.

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July 30, 2020

Cognitive Rehabilitation for Following Mild to Moderate TBI Clinical Recommendation - Full

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This TBI clinical recommendation is broken down into three primary categories: Modifications for Service Members and Veterans; Interventions and Strategies to Address Cognitive Dysfunction; and, Delivery of Rehabilitation for Patients with Cognitive Challenges. Each category contains clinical recommendations, the background and rationale behind them, ...

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Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Mild to Moderate TBI - Referring Provider Resource

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This resource answers common questions that referring providers may have, such as how to determine if a patient is having cognitive difficulties or whether the patient is a good candidate for cognitive rehabilitation following a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.

Policy
Oct. 25, 2019

Memorandum: Warrior Care Month Recognition

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This memorandum from Mr. Thomas McCaffery, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, officially recognizes November as Warrior Care Month, an important Department of Defense-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others ...

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