Acquired Brain Injury
Most brain injuries occur either by trauma or by a reduction in oxygen to the brain. These types of brain injuries are classified “Traumatic Brain Injuries” and “Anoxic Brain Injuries”.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic injuries are the most common type of brain injury, and are so called because of the traumatic way in which they were acquired such as during a car accident, a fall or from an assault.
Traumatic injuries to the skull can create bruising and pressure on the brain tissue causing some brain cells to die. This localised damage to the brain can cause focal neurological problems such as weakness or stiffness through one side of the body, problems with speaking, swallowing, vision or recalling and using memory.
Anoxic Brain Injuries
Anoxic injuries happen when the brain is starved of oxygen either as a result of a heart attack, or during a reduction in the ability to breathe sufficiently.
Unlike the localised brain injury, an anoxic injury can be diffuse in its nature which can create multiple neurological deficits, such as severe muscle spasticity (stiffness), mobility problems, difficulty with memory, cognition and emotion, and speech and swallowing difficulties.
Minimally Conscious State
Various terms are used to describe this condition, including Permanent or Persistent Vegetative State, or Minimally Responsive State.
A small number of people each year sustain a head injury so severe that they remain in a state of coma for months or even years. The individual is likely to be completely dependent for all their care needs.
Our specialist Neurological Physiotherapists aim to facilitate a positive change for those with neurological injuries.
To arrange an appointment or to speak with one of our specialists, call us on
0845 372 1966 or email:
info@neurotherapy.co.uk
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