If you or someone you know has experienced a concussion then keep reading to learn the benefits of physiotherapy for concussions. Introduction Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) that can occur due to a blow to the head or violent shaking. They are...
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that occurs after birth. It can result in physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments. ABIs can be caused by traumatic events such as a fall or car accident or non-traumatic events such as a stroke,...
Introduction Every day, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The resulting injuries can range from minor to severe and may require specialized physiotherapy treatment to help people return to their pre-accident lifestyle. Physiotherapy plays an...
Neuroplasticity is a complicated process that happens in the brain. To understand neuroplasticity, you need to know how the brain works. You also need to understand how the human brain works during everyday activities and after a stroke. The brain is the...
An injury or damage to our brain is an acquired brain injury (ABI). Brain injuries occur if anything interrupts the blood flow to our brains, such as a stroke, an aneurysm, or a head injury. Seizures, tumours, and infections can also be the cause of an acquired brain...
Five ways to retrain your brain after a stroke. The brain can heal itself after a stroke. These five steps will help guide you through the process. All stroke patients are different and it is impossible to predict what kind of recovery they will go through after a...
