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5 things you NEED to know about acquired brain injury (ABI)

Brain Injury, My Aged Care, NDIS Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, Support Coordinators, TAC & Workcover / ABI, Brain Injury

– MARCH 2023 –

5 things you NEED to know about acquired brain injury (ABI)

An ABI is classified as an injury to the brain acquired after birth, so it can occur at any age and there are multiple different causes. Around 1 in 45 Australians have an ABI. Almost 75% of people with an ABI are younger than 65, and about 20,000 children under 15 years are impacted by this in Australia (as noted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 2021). Causes include: traumatic brain injuries (from road traffic collisions, falls, assaults, etc.), cerebral aneurysms, brain haemorrhages or tumours, meningitis, and strokes. As such, they are classified by severity as being mild, moderate, or severe.

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How our work transforms lives; A traumatic brain injury case study

Brain Injury, My Aged Care, NDIS, Neurological Physiotherapy, Support Coordinators, TAC & Workcover / Brain Injury, Case Studies, family, Home Environment, Personal Care, Personal Experience, Stress

– JULY 2022 –

How our work transforms lives;
A traumatic brain injury case study

If you’re wondering how the work we do differs from other physiotherapists, one example is our client, Yusef (aged 59). Yusef sustained a severe traumatic brain injury about 10 years before we started working with him. His long hospital admission resulted in left-sided weakness, and Yusef needing 24-hour care in supported accommodation. He was able to stand up briefly, with a lot of support from two people holding him up, which was really hard for him and not something he enjoyed or wanted to do. He was also suffering with a lot of back pain and felt very scared of falling.

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Making goals meaningful for people with traumatic brain injury

NDIS, Support Coordinators / Brain Injury, Neuro Physio, Setting Goals

– MARCH 2021 –

Making goals meaningful for people with traumatic brain injury

Creating meaningful goals for people who are experiencing unpredictability, uncertainty and frustration, as the result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can be challenging for all involved.

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Spotting hidden traumatic brain injury disabilities and how you can help

NDIS, Support Coordinators / Brain Injury, Hidden Disabilities, Neuro Physio

– MARCH 2021 –

Spotting hidden traumatic brain injury disabilities and how you can help

Those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the level of their executive dysfunction, will sometimes try to hide their resulting disabilities.

There are several reasons why this happens, including:

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