Head injury

Head injury can cause significant changes in your life. People who have suffered from a head injury will benefit from specialist neurological physiotherapy. The most common cause of a head injury is road traffic accidents. There are also other causes including sports-related injuries, accidents, falls or assaults at home or in the workplace. We examine each individual patient and develop a customized treatment plan based on the person’s needs and their specific goals.

Treatment in the active rehabilitation stage should address the following:

  • Secondary Impairments Risks
  •  Provision of education for patient, care givers and family about the injury, prognosis and care plan
  • Joints Integrity and Mobility
  • Motor Function (motor control and motor learning)
  • Muscle Performance (strength, power, endurance)
  • Postural Control and Balance
  • Gait and Locomotion
  • Aerobic Capacity and General Fitness
  •  Sensory awareness, skin integrity, perception and cognition enhancement
  •  Pain management via skilled handling, support and pain relief, i.e. of paretic arm or in case of hypersensitivity
  •  Enhancement of activities of daily living including self-care skills, home management and social roles
  •  Capacity to resume Play / School / Work and Social and Recreational Activities
  • Safety

Common Brain injury conditions:

Traumatic Brain Injury:

  • Falls
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Sport / Recreation Injury
  • Gunshot Wounds
  • Workplace Injury
  • Domestic Violence

Non-Traumatic Brain Injury :

  • Stroke e.g. Haemorrhage, Clot
  • Infectious Disease e.g. Meningitis, Encephalitis
  • Seizure
  • Electric Shock
  • Tumours
  • Toxic Exposure
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Drug Overdose

Physiotherapy treatment can help:

  • Promote normal movement in the arms, legs and trunk
  •  Increase muscle length and relieve muscle and joint stiffness
  • Increase muscle strength
  • Increase range of movement
  • Improve balance and posture
  • Improve functional abilities such as transfers
  • Increase ability to roll/move in bed/sit/stand
  • Increase exercise tolerance
  • Prevent risk of falling
  •  Advise you on the use of walking aids, splints, supports and home equipment to make your life easier
  •  Promoting independence, sense of well being and confidence
  • Improving quality of life