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Recovering from Sports-Related Head Injuries at Brainstorm Rehabilitation

At Brainstorm Rehabilitation, we understand the challenges of sports-related head injuries. Concussions, often caused by impacts to the head, are among the most common and complex sports injuries. They can lead to headaches, dizziness, short-term memory issues, and fatigue. ...

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Cognitive therapy at Brainstorm

At Brainstorm Rehabilitation, we harness the power of digital cognitive training to support and enhance brain fitness, memory recall, attention, and focus. This innovative approach is a crucial component of our comprehensive rehabilitation programs, designed to meet the needs of...

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Spinal and limb exercises

At Brainstorm Rehabilitation, we understand the profound connection between physical therapy and neurological recovery, particularly in the context of brain injury therapy. Our specialised limb and spinal exercises are vital for restoring motor function and are crucial in enhanc...

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Recovery of BPPV: A Case Presentation

Imagine feeling dizzy, nauseous, and disoriented, not just once in a while, but on and off for five long years. That was the reality for a 49-year-old woman who had been battling vertigo—a condition that leaves you feeling like the world is spinning even when you're standing st...

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Understanding Balance, Falls Risk, and the Power of Vestibular Rehabilitation: A case Presentation

Falls can significantly affect the quality of life, especially as we age. For many, the fear of falling can limit daily activities, social engagement, and independence. In this case, we’ll explore how Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) can improve balance and reduce the ri...

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Head Injury

There is a growing concern in Australia and internationally about the incidence of sport-related concussions and the potential health ramifications. A concussion is a brain injury, a complex physiological process that affects the brain, induced by external forces. Trauma may be c...

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Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries occur most often in adolescents, young adults, and the elderly. Males are more at risk for spinal cord injuries than females. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. Nerve impulses that control body movement travel between the bra...

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Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. An injury that happens suddenly, such as a sprained ankle caused by an awkward footfall, is known as an acute injury.  ...

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Concussion Head Injury

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when there is an impact to the head or body that causes forceful linear and rotational movement of the brain inside the skull. A concussion can happen from being struck on the head or body. For example, sports injuries and car accidents...

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Brachial Plexus nerve injury

A brachial plexus is a group of nerves that, when injured, can affect your neck, shoulder and arm. The nerves that form the brachial plexus are located near the neck, chest, and shoulder. Nerves that travel between the bones in the neck, connect to form the brachial plexus. The ...

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Why do I feel dizzy?

Millions of individuals have disorders of balance they describe as “dizziness.” Experts believe that more than four out of ten Americans will experience an episode of dizziness significant enough to send them to a doctor.  What can be difficult for both a patient and h...

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury is an alarmingly common disorder.  To assist you in understanding more about this condition we have presented the following article. In the UK, the incidence of traumatic brain injury hospital admissions is over 270 people per 100,000 of the populat...

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Therapy for Brain Injury

Neurological rehabilitation is a form of therapy for brain injury. Brain injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a frightfully common disorder that will effect you some way or another.  Many problems can occur after brain injury most of which are amenable to intervention...

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