Brain Injury
Having a brain injury is a life changing event. They can occur due to a range of causes. Including trauma, tumors, bleeds and clots. This then impacts on the brains function, resulting in disability. At BMG we can work with you to achieve your goals, get you back to doing what you love and spending time with the people you care about
Daily Activities
Washing & Dressing
We can work with you to increase your energy levels, strength and co-ordination to allow you to be able to manage washing & dressing tasks. This could include using a shower or getting your trousers on.
Preparing a Meal
Cooking can be physically and mentally tiring. Having to stand for long periods of time, concentrating or multi-tasking is difficult. However, eating the right food is important, therefore we can support you to get back into the kitchen cooking your signature dish.
Fine Motor Skills
After a brain injury your co-ordination and quality of movement might be altered making it difficult to pick up small items or use a phone. Through detailed exercise programs, we can work on regaining these movements.
Getting Around
Walking and carrying items
It can be very difficult if you dont feel steady or strong enough to get around, whilst carrying food, drinks etc.
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With strengthening and balance work we can aim to getting you back to safely moving items around.
Balance & Dizziness
After an injury, the brain can struggle to process information. This can cause someone to feel dizzy, unsteady and even nauseous.
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Luckily after a period of rehab, completing bespoke exercises the symptoms become much more manageable.
Getting in & out of a Car
We all want to get out now and again. Travelling in a car is usually the easier option, however getting in and out of it can be difficult.
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We can practice different techniques until you're confident and happy to manage by yourself or with family.
Day to Day
Fatigue Management
It can be frustrating when you feel too tried to manage your daily activities or even get out of bed some days.
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We can work with you to come up with fatigue management strategies and daily goal setting.
Well-Being
After any life changing event, your day to day life changes and this is scary. It is important to do what you love and enjoy, alongside your rehab journey. We can help you find the balance to achieve what matters to you.
Going out
Going out to the shops, a cafe or gym may feel like a lot. By breaking the overall aim into smaller goals can make it seem a lot less daunting. We can be with you every step of the way to get you there.