Occupational Therapy For Brain Injury

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. Essentially, this type of brain injury is one that has occurred after birth. 

There are two types of acquired brain injury: traumatic and non-traumatic.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force.

A non-traumatic brain injury causes damage to the brain by internal factors, such as a lack of oxygen, exposure to toxins, pressure from a tumor, etc. 

Symptoms of mild Traumatic Brain Injury

• Headache

• Confusion

• Lightheadedness

• Dizziness

• Blurred vision

• Ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus

• Tiredness or sleepiness

• A bad taste in the mouth

• A change in sleep habits

• Behavior or mood changes

• Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking

• Loss of consciousness lasting a few seconds to minutes1

• Sensitivity to light or sound

Symptoms of Non-traumatic Brain Injury

• Constant headaches or migraines
• Fatigue and body weakness
• Paralysis
• Persistent seizures or tremors
• Light sensitivity
• Insomnia
• Loss of consciousness
• Speech difficulties

Causes 

• Car accidents
• Blows to the head
• Sports injuries
• Falls or accidents
• Physical violence

• Poisoning or exposure to toxic substances
• Infection
• Strangulation, choking, or drowning
• Stroke
• Heart attacks
• Tumors
• Aneurysms
• Neurological illnesses
• Abuse of illegal drugs

An occupational therapist can work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess and treat a client following a brain injury. They will work with the client and their family to identify the areas of difficulty and how these are going to impact on their daily routine. Through setting realistic and achievable goals, the OT and client work together through the rehabilitation plan towards achieving the highest level of independence and ability possible.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Sources:https://www.theotpractice.co.uk/how-we-help/conditions/brain-injury

https://www.webmd.com/brain/brain-damage-symptoms-causes-treatments  https://www.biausa.org/brain-injury/about-brain-injury/basics/overview https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/tbi/conditioninfo/symptoms

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.