HOW THE PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP THE CHILD SUFFERING FROM BRAIN INJURY

 HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP AFTER BRAIN INJURY?

The effect of brain injury can result insignificant disability, however as the brain is adaptable improvements are possible with regular physiotherapy input to maximise function & independence both immediately following the injury & longer term. The type of physiotherapy treatment will depend on the child's need  & abilities & can help to:  

•  Improve function abilities such as roling                               standing&walking                                                   

• Retrain normal patterns of movements                                  

• Improve balance & condition                                

• Improve muscle strength & range of movements                                        

• Improve posture                                                                                                    

• Improve positioning & alligement                                                  

• Improve independence & confidence                                                             

•  Reduce muscles spasm stiffness                                                    

Physiotherapy treatment can be provides regardless of the severity of the injury                              we can liaise with parents carers & teachers regarding the best way to manage  a child's physical need in order to maxmise their independence we can provide    advice on equipment & positioning to make care for child easier as well as          appropriate home exercise programmes to continue therapy between                           physiotherapy session.