At cereneo we treat people with neurological impairments caused by a variety of different reasons. One of them can be a traumatic brain injury. While certain neurological diagnoses are commonly related to a certain age group, a traumatic brain injury can occur at any age and caused by many different events:

• falls, e.g. from a ladder, bed or stairs,
• car collisions,
• sports accidents, e.g. from soccer, skiing, hiking, skateboarding or any other high-impact sport activities,
• violence.

Depending on the intensity of the event, there might not be any symptoms at all or only mild symptoms. Some symptoms appear immediately after the incident, while other signs might show only after days or a few weeks later.

Typical symptoms that might occur include:

Physical and sensory symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting, dizziness
• Fatigue
• Loss of balance or coordination
• Problems with speech or vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Numbness in fingers and toes

Cognitive, behavioural or mental symptoms

• Loss of consciousness
• Problems with concentration or memorizing things
• Mood changes
• Difficulties sleeping or sleeping more than usual

It is always good to seek advice from a doctor after an accident involving the head, even if all appears good. He or she can give you guidance on what to watch out for in the weeks following the accident. In severe cases patient will be treated in a hospital and your physician will give you advice on further measures.

A brain injury affects each patient differently, and resulting impairments can affect mobility, self-care, activities of daily living, emotions, cognition and communication. Traumatic or acquired brain injury can have profound consequences for individual patients and their families. At cereneo, we assess your resources and impairments so we can focus on the areas where you are struggling to maximize your recovery. We support you throughout your recovery process, from inpatient rehabilitation to therapy at home and online rehabilitation.