What is Brain Injury:

The brain is the center of the body's control system. Different parts of the brain control different functions. One part of the brain controls breathing, the heart, and circulation. Other parts of the brain control vision, physical movement, memory, hearing, and emotions. The brain is the most vital organ in the human body, and is responsible for all aspects of the body's functioning.

Acquired brain injury is a result of either one of two things: an external physical force, or internal causes. Both causes result in impairment of cognitive, emotional or physical functioning. Acquired brain injury does not include degenerative, or congenital diseases. Problems with functioning can either be permanent (lifelong), or temporary and can cause partial or total impairment of functioning, or can cause social maladjustment. Internal damage can be caused by anoxia (lack of oxygen), stroke, disease, or tumor.