Contractures limit freejointmovementandare commonaconsequence of traumaticbraininjury.
They interfere with activities of daily living and can cause pain, pressure areas, and result in …

Contractures in craniocerebral trauma patients are a common problem noted during
inpatient rehabilitation. Many factors influence this complication. Seventy-five consecutive …

Primary objectives: At present there are no standardized recommendations concerning
physiotherapy of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting in a high variability of …

The development of contractures in patients who survive severe brain injuries is a common
and serious problem. This article summarizes the results of studies published during the …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain from a physical force. This can
include falls, car accidents, or gunshots, among other causes. TBI can cause difficulties with …

Patients surviving severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) often suffer from residual impairments
in motor control, communication skills, cognition and social behaviour. These distinctly …

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common condition, afflicting as many as 1.5 million
Americans yearly. Most individuals sustain MTBI as a result of motor vehicle collisions, but it …

Physiotherapy is an integral component of the management of patients with traumatic brain
injury. This paper reviews the evidence that physiotherapy is effective in the management of …

Primary objective: To report the use of physical interventions (PI) used to manage
aggressive behaviour in a neurobehavioural unit and any injuries that were sustained to …

The purpose of this study was to test the effects of a conventional exercise program
designed for correcting postural and coordination abnormalities in patients with mild-to …