Brain Injury
What are brain injuries?
It is estimated that over 700,000 Australians have sustained a brain injury. Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is any damage to the brain that happens after birth. Loss of function and symptoms depend on which areas of the brain have been damaged. Some of the causes of ABI include:
disease – such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
lack of oxygen – called a hypoxic brain injury
trauma – such as an impact to the head during a motor vehicle accident or a fall
stroke – when a blood vessel inside the brain is blocked or bursts
alcohol or drugs
Symptoms after brain injury include weakness, spasticity, loss of coordination and balance problems.
How can physio express Help Me?
Rehabilitation after a brain injury is a vital part of your recovery and we aim to help you return to your work-related tasks, sporting interests and hobbies. We offer home visits to patients who have just returned home from hospital or are further into their journey. Our holistic approach to your treatment will create a warm and supportive environment to achieve your personal functional goals.
The types of treatments we offer include, but are not limited to:
targeted exercises specific for mobility, balance, coordination, upper body and or lower body strength
management of spasticity and contracture
mobility aid prescription and education
education about brain injury
and more…
References
Brain Injury Australia. (n.d.). About Brain Injury. https://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au/