Rehabilitation Progress in Brain Injury: Regaining Strength and Balance
Patient Profile
- Age: 46-year-old female
- Origin: Brazil
- Condition: Brain Injury
Background
A 46-year-old woman from Brazil was diagnosed with a brain injury that resulted in significant physical impairments, including:
- Severe spasticity in her right upper extremity
- Mild spasticity and muscle weakness in her right leg
- Poor standing balance
Rehabilitation Journey
At BBH Hospital, the patient underwent a tailored rehabilitation program designed to reduce spasticity, improve muscle strength, and enhance postural control and balance.
Achievements and Progress
The rehabilitation program led to notable improvements in her physical condition:
- Postural and Balance Improvements:
- Standing balance improved from poor to fair.
- She can now stand independently without support for over 1 minute.
- Reduction in Spasticity:
- Spasticity in her right hand decreased from severe to mild.
- Functional Gains:
- She regained the ability to release a ball using the tenodesis effect, demonstrating improved hand functionality.
Conclusion
This case highlights the transformative potential of rehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries. The patient’s progress in balance, spasticity reduction, and functional movement underscores the value of specialized therapy in restoring independence and enhancing quality of life.
Category: Brain Injury
Tags: Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, Spasticity Reduction, Postural Control