People who have suffered an head injury either from a traumatic event such as a car accident (Traumatic Brain Injury) or a catastrophic bleed in the brain (Aquired Brain Injury) can be left with significant physical, cognitive and behaviourial problems.
Physical problems that could be encountered include:
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle spasms and spasticity
- Difficulties with everyday activities
- Reduced balance and risk of falling
- Fatigue
- Pain
How Bristol neurophysio can help
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
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