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We are passionate about neurological rehabilitation; our neuro OT blog has been designed to help us share our collective wisdom to influence, educate and spark moments of discussion and reflection.

If you are interested in, or have been affected by brain injury, if you are passionate about occupational therapy, brain injury and neurological rehabilitation you are very welcome… come on in and join us!

Neuro OT - Combating the effects of concussion

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Neuro OTs can help combat the creeping effects of concussion that take their toll on everyday life long after the injury occurred.

Surviving Head Trauma: A Guide to Recovery - Book Review

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Stories of survival in the wake of brain injury can be a source of inspiration and hope. Krysalis Neuro OT Kelly Bristow casts her eye over one such “miracle” tale – while we round up some others.

Human Rights Day 2019

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Every second a Neuro OT spends rebuilding the life of a brain injured person is a second spent shoring up their human rights.

Christmas planning post brain injury

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It is her 19th attempt at a stress-free Christmas and the word ‘dread’ is already in her head. Krysalis blogger, Anne Ricketts unwraps the reality of festive planning post-brain injury.

Road safety week 2019 - Prevention is better than cure

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They are a major cause of brain injury and an ‘unbearable’ number of deaths. As the UK’s Road Safety Week launches today, we ask: how do we prevent road crashes?

How Neuro OT transformed me four years after a brain injury

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International business woman, Anne Ricketts sustained a traumatic brain injury in a horse-riding accident in July 2000. Here, she reveals how Occupational Therapy helped her find her way back.

Neuro Occupational Therapy - reflecting on the complexities of the Christmas period

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It is a gift that keeps on giving! Krysalis Clinical Director, Jo Throp examines how Neuro OT keeps spirits lifted throughout the Christmas festivities.

Ronny Part 1: Stoical self-reliance was stifling Ronny’s life six years after a motorbike accident left him brain injured.

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He wasn’t one to accept help...but could our Neuro OT crack this case?

Ronny Part 2: How OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash

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Something sets Ronny’s mother ‘turning in her grave’ in the second part of our story of how OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash.

Ronny Part 3: Five ways that helped change brain injury survivor Ronny's life

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Here’s a real high five to OT! In the final part of our series on bike crash casualty, Ronny, our Neuro OT comes up with five ways to help him transform his life…

The Krysalis OT80 (2019): Around the OT world in 80 ways!

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Join us as we look at 80 ways around the world that occupational therapy has advanced brain injury rehabilitation

Nutrition and Diet After Brain Injury

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Here, in her debut blog marking Malnutrition Awareness Week (14 – 20 October), Anne Ricketts highlights the pivotal role of nutrition in her own brain injury battle.

Fatigue and Traumatic Brain Injury

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It is the most commonly reported symptom in the wake of brain injury, but what can be done to combat fatigue when it strikes without warning and lasts for so long?

Brain Anatomy – What are Chiari Malformations?

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Chiari malformations (named after their discoverer, Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari) are structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum; the part of the brain that controls balance.

Carrie on Christmas

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‘Carrie’ on Christmas: it’s Turkey time! He’s the ‘stuffing’ that dreams are made of for spinal injured Carrie Gregory - Turkey the lurcher; rescue pound hound turned therapy hero!

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Neuro OT - Combating the effects of concussion

Surviving Head Trauma: A Guide to Recovery - Book Review

Human Rights Day 2019

Christmas planning post brain injury

Road safety week 2019 - Prevention is better than cure

How Neuro OT transformed me four years after a brain injury

Neuro Occupational Therapy - reflecting on the complexities of the Christmas period

Ronny Part 1: Stoical self-reliance was stifling Ronny’s life six years after a motorbike accident left him brain injured.

Ronny Part 2: How OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash

Ronny Part 3: Five ways that helped change brain injury survivor Ronny's life

The Krysalis OT80 (2019): Around the OT world in 80 ways!

Nutrition and Diet After Brain Injury

Fatigue and Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Anatomy – What are Chiari Malformations?

Carrie on Christmas

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