Brain Injury

Conditions

How it’s caused

People who have suffered a head injury either from a traumatic event such as a car accident (Traumatic Brain Injury) or a catastrophic bleed in the brain (Acquired Brain Injury) can be left with significant physical, cognitive and behavioural problems.The types of symptoms are:

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle spasms and spasticity
• Difficulties with everyday activities
• Reduced balance and risk of falling
• Fatigue
• Pain

How it’s treated

Our experienced and fully-trained physiotherapists can help with management of brain injury, including:

• Stretches
• Postural management
• Exercise programmes
• Supported gym visits
• Pain management
• Spasticity management
• Working with relatives and carers to advice and educate
• Access appropriate equipment
• Liaison with other services as appropriate