Acquired Brain Injury

Brain Injuries can be Traumatic or Acquired depending on the nature of the injury. There are many possible causes including Road Traffic Accidents, Assaults, Falls, Tumours, Infections, Substance Misuse or Hypoxic Injury.

The symptoms from brain injury can be very varied and complex depending on the site and severity of the injury. You/Your relative may present with a range of symptoms beyond sensory-motor impairments. Symptoms often include cognitive deficits, speech and language difficulties, behavioural or mood related issues which all impact on functional independence.

Rehabilitation frequently requires a holistic and multi-agency approach with close partnership working with both the person affected and their family/support workers.

Therapy must be goal driven; a bespoke rehabilitation programme will be devised by the treating therapist. This will address the specific focal deficits such as muscle weakness, tightness, stiffness, sensory neglect, in order to maximise the potential for functional recovery.

A Neuro Occupational Therapist will also be able to offer advice in relation to walking aids, home equipment, wheelchairs, orthoses, and community-based exercise that may assist with maximising functional independence.

If you would like to hear more about how our team at OT Rehab North East can help your/your relative’s recovery following a Brain Injury please do not hesitate to contact the team to discuss further.