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Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Physical, cognitive and behavioural rehabilitation after TBI.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is graded mild (concussion), moderate or severe. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the basic measure of severity.

Rehabilitation extends from the acute hospital to home-based care. The multidisciplinary team includes physiatry, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, social work and nursing.

Cognitive rehabilitation is the most critical element of TBI care, focusing on attention, memory, executive function and behaviour management. Family education and involvement are essential to success.

Symptoms

Motor impairment such as hemiplegia or ataxia
Cognitive impairment in attention and memory
Behavioural changes
Mood fluctuations
Speech and language disorders
Dysphagia
Post-traumatic epilepsy

Risk Factors

Severity of injury per GCS
Older age
Previous TBI
Concomitant multi-trauma
Neurological complications
Psychosocial problems
Alcohol or substance use

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Early after acute TBI for rehabilitation
  • When new neurological signs appear
  • Cognitive or behavioural changes
  • If seizures develop
  • For psychiatric symptoms

Treatment Methods

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Physical therapy for mobilisation, strength and balance
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Occupational therapy for daily activities
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Speech and language therapy
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Neuropsychological rehabilitation
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Behaviour management programmes
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Community reintegration and return-to-work programmes

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You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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