Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury is caused by trauma to the brain from an external source. Head injuries such as TBI are admitted to UK hospitals every four minutes.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, also commonly referred to as TBI, is the leading cause of brain damage worldwide. It arises from road traffic or sports accidents, accidents at home or work, and blunt force impact such as a fall.

It is separate to an acquired brain injury, which is medical in orgin, such as a stroke or brain tumour.

A traumatic brain injury occurs when there is damage to the brain tissue that disrupts the normal function of the brain. This damage may be 'localised', affecting specific brain areas, or 'diffuse' which is where the damage occurs throughout the brain.

TBI symptoms vary widely from one person to another and may also depend on whether they are linked to the:

  • Primary injury, which occurs at the time of injury; for example, a skull fracture or bleeding on the brain.
  • Secondary injury, which occurs after the initial injury. It can be caused by oxygen not reaching the brain in enough quantity, or increased pressure inside the skull due to brain swelling after a TBI.

How Can a TBI Affect You?

Traumatic brain injuries are often classed as mild, moderate, or severe; a rating that depends on the brain scan results, the duration of the loss of consciousness, and the level of memory loss post-injury.

Traumatic brain injury symptoms often include changes in your behaviour, your speech and language, movement, attention, or memory. You can also experience headaches, fatigue, poor judgement and decision-making, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Living with the consequences of a traumatic brain injury is never easy to navigate, as it is a common occurence to experience a significant change in ability to complete activities that would have been done so successfully prior to the injury.

What Services Can We Provide?

Neurological rehabilitation

Neurological assessment

Focus on function and cognition

Education and support

Neuro Occupational Therapy After Traumatic Brain Injury

Our neurological occupational therapists know that when living with a traumatic brain injury, you need someone on your side. They are aware of the intricacies of TBI and how the symptoms can present themselves differently for each individual.

Using a dynamic approach to neurological occupational therapy rehabilitation, we can assist you in modifying activities to suit your needs, educate you and your loved ones to understand your symptoms, and spend time conducting functional assessments that will allow you to explore your strengths and challenges and work towards removing the barriers to independence.

You don't have to go through the challenges of living with a traumatic brain injury alone, and the challenges don't have to last forever. If you're experiencing symptoms and need support, we are here to make a positive difference.

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What others says

  • I am always so impressed by the therapist’s commitment to and ongoing understanding of Claire and her situation. I am sure the rest of the family will share my thoughts so please pass on our heartfelt thanks to the therapy team when you next see them. Sister of brain injury survivor
  • I just wanted to drop you a line to say, whenever I call the office, Claire, in particular, is always very charming and efficient. She is a good representative of your company and has a nice phone manner and a good approach to customer service. So, thank you Claire. Mother of brain injury survivor
  • The following will never be enough to illustrate Paul’s journey but we are eternally grateful to the NHS, IM, ILS, Krysalis and the whole infrastructure that has been created for Paul. Yes, Paul is focused, determined and driven but the whole team have created a rehabilitation environment that has changed our life and Pauls future, they have made the thought of life and rehabilitation, turn from the impossible to the possible. Brother of brain injured survivor
  • The thought of having the family undertake this journey alone seems impossible and we will be always grateful. We all recognise that James is still on the rehabilitation journey, but there is no stopping him. He has just walked to Mum’s & Dad’s on his own (phone first to say he’s on his way)... what a way to celebrate the 2-year journey.Brother of brain injured survivor
  • I highly recommend Krysalis Consultancy OT services. Anna has been our life line since she came on board to help my husband following his brain injury. He has improved greatly thanks to Anna’s input in assisting him to become independent, teaching him step by step the simple things which we all take for granted. Anna is there for us 100%, teaching us both strategies to enable us to achieve better results.Wife of brain injured survivor
  • Just a short note to thank you very much for your hard work and persistence over the last few months, your guidance has undoubtedly helped and taken the pressure off me (I have benefited from the sessions greatly). I am really encouraged by the last few weeks and optimistic that if Peter keeps working at it he will continue to make good progress.Brother of brain injured survivor

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