Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can range from mild concussion to a more severe injury. Effects may involve movement, balance, vision, thinking, behavior, sleep, fatigue, and emotion. Because every injury is different, rehabilitation should be individualized and coordinated with the medical team.
What Physical Therapy Can Address
Physical therapy may focus on bed mobility, transfers, walking, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, dizziness, and safe return to home, work, school, or recreation. Treatment progresses based on healing, symptoms, cognitive load, and the risk of another injury.
A Team Approach
TBI recovery may also involve occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, neuropsychology, neurology, physiatry, counseling, and other services. Clear communication among providers helps align goals and avoid conflicting demands.
Safety Comes First
After a new head injury, emergency warning signs include a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizure, slurred speech, increasing confusion, weakness or numbness, unequal pupils, loss of consciousness, or inability to wake. Seek emergency care right away.
Build the Next Step
If you are medically stable and TBI symptoms are limiting mobility, balance, or participation, Next Level Physical Therapy & Wellness can provide a focused evaluation and a progressive rehabilitation plan.
