Rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury at Origin

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by an external force. The severity can range from a mild concussion to severe trauma, which may result in coma or permanent impairment.

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What is a traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious condition that can cause a wide range of long-term physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural effects. At Origin Poland, we understand how difficult it can be for both the patient and their family to rebuild life after such an event.

That is why we provide a comprehensive rehabilitation programme, combining the latest medical knowledge with an individual approach tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

Causes of brain injury:

  • Mechanical injuries:

    Impacts: for example, from falls, road traffic accidents, physical assaults, or sports injuries (e.g. football, boxing);
    Collisions with hard surfaces: such as striking the head during a car accident or fall.

  • Penetration injuries:

    gunshot wounds: penetration of a foreign object (such as a bullet) through the skull;
    Sharp devices: for example, knife wounds or injuries from industrial accidents.

  • Injuries caused by increased intracranial pressure:

    can result from cerebral oedema (brain swelling), intracranial haematomas, or brain tumours.

  • Injuries caused by violent movement:

    Concussion: often linked to rapid, forceful movement of the head, for example in road accidents or falls;
    May also occur following sudden cardiac arrest

  • Secondary injuries:

    cerebral hypoxia – oxygen deprivation caused by unconsciousness, circulatory failure, or shock;
    infections – such as meningitis (which can lead to brain swelling) or tick-borne encephalitis.

Causes of brain injury: Causes of brain injury:
Causes of brain injury:

Types of craniocerebral injury

  • concussion of the brain,
  • contusion of the brain,
  • diffuse axonal injury,
  • subarachnoid haemorrhage,
  • epidural, subdural and intracerebral haematomas.

Various scales are used to assess the severity and impact of brain injury, including:

  • Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measures the level of consciousness;
  • Rankin Scale assesses the degree of disability;
  • Barthel Index evaluates mobility and independence in daily activities;
  • neuropsychological tests – assess cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.
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Symptoms and effects of cerebro-cranial injury

The consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) vary depending on the severity and location of the damage. The most common include:

  • cognitive disorders – problems with memory, attention, concentration, thinking, planning, and problem-solving;
  • motor disorders – weakness or paralysis, muscle spasticity, difficulties with balance and coordination, and problems with walking;
  • speech and communication disorders – aphasia (difficulty speaking or understanding speech), dysarthria (articulation problems), and swallowing difficulties;
  • emotional and behavioural changes – depression, anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, mood swings, and personality changes;
  • other issues – headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, post-traumatic epilepsy, and bladder or bowel control problems.

Symptoms and effects of cerebro-cranial injury

Treatment after craniocerebral injury

The treatment of brain injury depends on its type and severity and may include:

  • surgical treatment – for example, procedures to remove cerebral haematomas or repair skull fractures;
  • pharmacotherapy – such as pain relief, anti-inflammatory medications, or drugs to reduce brain swelling;
  • neurological rehabilitation – a combination of therapies aimed at restoring lost functions, which may include physiotherapy, speech therapy, and neuropsychological support.

Treatment after craniocerebral injury

Symptoms and effects of cerebro-cranial injury

The consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) vary depending on the severity and location of the damage. The most common include:

  • cognitive disorders – problems with memory, attention, concentration, thinking, planning, and problem-solving;
  • motor disorders – weakness or paralysis, muscle spasticity, difficulties with balance and coordination, and problems with walking;
  • speech and communication disorders – aphasia (difficulty speaking or understanding speech), dysarthria (articulation problems), and swallowing difficulties;
  • emotional and behavioural changes – depression, anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, mood swings, and personality changes;
  • other issues – headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, post-traumatic epilepsy, and bladder or bowel control problems.

Symptoms and effects of cerebro-cranial injury

Treatment after craniocerebral injury

The treatment of brain injury depends on its type and severity and may include:

  • surgical treatment – for example, procedures to remove cerebral haematomas or repair skull fractures;
  • pharmacotherapy – such as pain relief, anti-inflammatory medications, or drugs to reduce brain swelling;
  • neurological rehabilitation – a combination of therapies aimed at restoring lost functions, which may include physiotherapy, speech therapy, and neuropsychological support.

Treatment after craniocerebral injury

How rehabilitation following a cerebral-cranial injury is carried out at Origin Polska?

Rehabilitation after a craniocerebral injury is often a complex and lengthy process, requiring the expertise of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. At the Origin Centres in Otwock and Kraków, we take an individualised approach to every patient, carefully tailoring each rehabilitation programme to their specific needs, goals, and abilities.

  • Goals of rehabilitation after brain injury
  • Who can gain from rehabilitation?
  • How do we implement the rehabilitation plan at Origin?
  • Rehabilitation methods and techniques used at Origin Polska
  • Cooperation with the family

Goals of rehabilitation after brain injury:

  • Restoring physical function:

    improving the ability to sit independently, move in sequence, coordinate movements, and build muscle strength.

  • Restoring cognitive functions

    enhancing memory, concentration, abstract thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Restoring communication abilities

    improving speaking, writing, and understanding speech, as well as working towards safe removal of a tracheostomy tube (decannulation).

  • Providing psychological support:

    helping patients cope with emotions, stress, and anxiety, and regaining the ability to manage emotions and behaviour.

  • Improving independence in daily life:

    re-teaching everyday skills such as eating, dressing, brushing teeth, and using the toilet.

Who can gain from rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation at the Origin Centres is available for patients at any stage following a craniocerebral injury.

Rehabilitation in the acute phase

  • Begins as soon as possible after the injury and once the patient’s condition has stabilised.
  • Focuses on preventing secondary complications such as bedsores, contractures, and deformities, while supporting essential functions like breathing, swallowing, and communication.
  • Includes exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities, along with frequent changes of body position to promote circulation and comfort.

Regenerative-compensatory rehabilitation

  • Continuing therapy with neurophysiological techniques and breathing exercises.
  • Introducing simple active exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities.
  • Aiming to minimise the effects of prolonged immobility and gradually restore psychomotor function.
  • Beginning patient verticalisation as soon as their condition allows.
  • Supplementing the programme with physical therapy.
  • Providing psychological and speech-and-language therapeutic support to help the patient recover more effectively across multiple areas.

Rehabilitation in the chronic phase

  • The longest stage of recovery, focused on maintaining and consolidating the progress already achieved, while setting new therapeutic goals.
  • Gradually increasing the patient’s independence in carrying out exercises.
  • Continuing part of the rehabilitation programme at home, following the guidance and recommendations of our team, to ensure ongoing improvement and stability.

Get to know the Origin Otwock Rehabilitation Center

Poznaj Centrum Rehabilitacji Origin Otwock
Poznaj Centrum Rehabilitacji Origin Otwock

How do we implement the rehabilitation plan at Origin?

  • Assessment of the patient’s condition:

    at the start, we carry out a detailed evaluation, including a neurological examination, assessment of cognitive function, motor skills, speech and communication, and emotional wellbeing.

  • Setting rehabilitation goals:

    based on the assessment, we work with the patient and their family to set realistic, measurable rehabilitation goals.

  • Developing an individual rehabilitation plan:

    this plan includes a tailored programme of exercises and therapies designed to meet the patient’s specific needs.

  • Implementing the rehabilitation programme:

    the patient takes part in regular therapy sessions led by our team of specialists. The length of rehabilitation varies depending on the severity of the injury, the patient’s individual characteristics, and their progress, and may last from several months to a few years.

  • Monitoring progress and adjusting the plan:

    we regularly review the patient’s progress and modify the rehabilitation plan if needed to ensure the best possible outcomes.

  • Preparing for return to home and social life:

    rehabilitation also involves helping the patient and their family prepare for the transition home and supporting the patient’s active participation in community life.

Rehabilitation methods and techniques used at Origin Polska

At the Origin Centres, we use a wide range of modern rehabilitation methods and techniques, including:

  • physiotherapy: movement exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance and coordination exercises, and neurophysiological methods such as Bobath and PNF; we also offer a full range of physical therapy treatments, including electrotherapy, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, high-energy laser, electromagnetic field therapy, and more;
  • robotic rehabilitation: using state-of-the-art equipment such as exoskeletons and gait re-education robots to support precise, effective movement training;
  • occupational therapy: training in activities of daily living (ADL) and adapting the home environment to improve safety and independence;
  • speech therapy: therapy to improve speech, communication, and swallowing, as well as work on decannulation (safe removal of a tracheostomy tube);
  • neuropsychology: cognitive function training and therapy for emotional and behavioural disorders, including communication therapy using the C-Eye system.

Cooperation with the family

Rehabilitation after a brain injury often extends beyond the patient to include support for their family. Relatives play a crucial role in the recovery process, providing assistance with daily activities and helping the patient adapt to their new way of life. As part of our programme, we offer education and guidance to help families better understand the emotional and behavioural changes that may occur, as well as practical strategies for offering effective support.

Goals of rehabilitation after brain injury

Goals of rehabilitation after brain injury:

  • Restoring physical function:

    improving the ability to sit independently, move in sequence, coordinate movements, and build muscle strength.

  • Restoring cognitive functions

    enhancing memory, concentration, abstract thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Restoring communication abilities

    improving speaking, writing, and understanding speech, as well as working towards safe removal of a tracheostomy tube (decannulation).

  • Providing psychological support:

    helping patients cope with emotions, stress, and anxiety, and regaining the ability to manage emotions and behaviour.

  • Improving independence in daily life:

    re-teaching everyday skills such as eating, dressing, brushing teeth, and using the toilet.

Who can gain from rehabilitation?

Who can gain from rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation at the Origin Centres is available for patients at any stage following a craniocerebral injury.

Rehabilitation in the acute phase

  • Begins as soon as possible after the injury and once the patient’s condition has stabilised.
  • Focuses on preventing secondary complications such as bedsores, contractures, and deformities, while supporting essential functions like breathing, swallowing, and communication.
  • Includes exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities, along with frequent changes of body position to promote circulation and comfort.

Regenerative-compensatory rehabilitation

  • Continuing therapy with neurophysiological techniques and breathing exercises.
  • Introducing simple active exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities.
  • Aiming to minimise the effects of prolonged immobility and gradually restore psychomotor function.
  • Beginning patient verticalisation as soon as their condition allows.
  • Supplementing the programme with physical therapy.
  • Providing psychological and speech-and-language therapeutic support to help the patient recover more effectively across multiple areas.

Rehabilitation in the chronic phase

  • The longest stage of recovery, focused on maintaining and consolidating the progress already achieved, while setting new therapeutic goals.
  • Gradually increasing the patient’s independence in carrying out exercises.
  • Continuing part of the rehabilitation programme at home, following the guidance and recommendations of our team, to ensure ongoing improvement and stability.

Get to know the Origin Otwock Rehabilitation Center

Poznaj Centrum Rehabilitacji Origin Otwock
Poznaj Centrum Rehabilitacji Origin Otwock
How do we implement the rehabilitation plan at Origin?

How do we implement the rehabilitation plan at Origin?

  • Assessment of the patient’s condition:

    at the start, we carry out a detailed evaluation, including a neurological examination, assessment of cognitive function, motor skills, speech and communication, and emotional wellbeing.

  • Setting rehabilitation goals:

    based on the assessment, we work with the patient and their family to set realistic, measurable rehabilitation goals.

  • Developing an individual rehabilitation plan:

    this plan includes a tailored programme of exercises and therapies designed to meet the patient’s specific needs.

  • Implementing the rehabilitation programme:

    the patient takes part in regular therapy sessions led by our team of specialists. The length of rehabilitation varies depending on the severity of the injury, the patient’s individual characteristics, and their progress, and may last from several months to a few years.

  • Monitoring progress and adjusting the plan:

    we regularly review the patient’s progress and modify the rehabilitation plan if needed to ensure the best possible outcomes.

  • Preparing for return to home and social life:

    rehabilitation also involves helping the patient and their family prepare for the transition home and supporting the patient’s active participation in community life.

Rehabilitation methods and techniques used at Origin Polska

Rehabilitation methods and techniques used at Origin Polska

At the Origin Centres, we use a wide range of modern rehabilitation methods and techniques, including:

  • physiotherapy: movement exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance and coordination exercises, and neurophysiological methods such as Bobath and PNF; we also offer a full range of physical therapy treatments, including electrotherapy, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, high-energy laser, electromagnetic field therapy, and more;
  • robotic rehabilitation: using state-of-the-art equipment such as exoskeletons and gait re-education robots to support precise, effective movement training;
  • occupational therapy: training in activities of daily living (ADL) and adapting the home environment to improve safety and independence;
  • speech therapy: therapy to improve speech, communication, and swallowing, as well as work on decannulation (safe removal of a tracheostomy tube);
  • neuropsychology: cognitive function training and therapy for emotional and behavioural disorders, including communication therapy using the C-Eye system.
Cooperation with the family

Cooperation with the family

Rehabilitation after a brain injury often extends beyond the patient to include support for their family. Relatives play a crucial role in the recovery process, providing assistance with daily activities and helping the patient adapt to their new way of life. As part of our programme, we offer education and guidance to help families better understand the emotional and behavioural changes that may occur, as well as practical strategies for offering effective support.

A team of experienced professionals

Rehabilitation after a craniocerebral injury is led by an interdisciplinary team of specialists, ensuring that every aspect of the patient’s recovery is addressed. Our team includes:

  • neurologists,
  • physiotherapists,
  • occupational therapists (ergotherapists),
  • neurologists,
  • neuropsychologists,
  • nurses and carers.

Is it possible to return to a normal life after a cerebrocranial injury?

Rehabilitation following a craniocerebral injury focuses on restoring lost functions to the greatest extent possible. The prognosis varies and depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury, the patient’s age, overall health, and the quality and intensity of the rehabilitation process.

At Origin centres, many patients have successfully returned to active, fulfilling lives after a brain injury, although the journey is often long and requires consistent, intensive therapy.

It is important to note, however, that not every patient will regain full function. In some cases, the injury may result in lasting impairments. Even so, rehabilitation can still bring significant benefits – improving quality of life, enhancing independence, and enabling greater participation in everyday and social activities.

Consultation on rehabilitation capacity

Often, patients and their loved ones hear that there is no hope, that nothing more can be done for them. Many of them, after accidents or illnesses, feel alone and unsure about what comes next. We see the confusion in their eyes and the fear of the unknown.

That’s why we created a special consultation with our specialists, which is more than just an assessment of health. It is a thorough meeting aimed at determining the real potential for rehabilitation. It is a moment when we say:

We understand your situation. This is how we assess your potential.
We are here to help you realize it together.

Konsultacja Potencjału Rehabilitacyjnego