Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapy and Rehabilitation Exercise

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All of us at Angie’s World believe that the right exercise really does make a difference.

When you’ve sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), exercise may be the farthest thing from your mind. But think again - physical activity plays an important role in improving functional ability and improving quality of life, so you’ll want to make the most out of your life. Exercise has a huge impact on both your healing process and maintaining good health.

According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, regular physical activity not only helps individuals with chronic, disabling conditions improve stamina and muscle strength, a consistently-followed exercise program “can improve psychological well being and quality of life by increasing the ability to perform activities of daily living.”

A safe and effective exercise program can play an important role in the rehabilitation process following a brain injury. For example, regular physical activity can help improve your balance and coordination, reduce reliance on assistive devices, and enhance your ability to do everyday activities and thus remain independent. Furthermore, following a brain injury, individuals who exercise are typically less depressed and report better quality of life than those who do not exercise.

Your exercise program should be designed to maximize the benefits with the fewest risks of aggravating your health or physical condition. Angie Lustrick is a certified health and fitness professional who can work with you and your health care provider to establish realistic goals and design a safe and effective program that addresses your specific needs.
Benefits of Exercise for Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
There are many benefits to keeping your body moving on a regular basis when you’ve living with a TBI. For example, you can expect a regular exercise program to:

1.   Increase blood flow to the brain
2.   Help nerve impulse travel faster to the brain, which improves how quickly you process or think
3.   Increase body awareness
4.   Improve mood and memory
5.   Increase heart and lung efficiency
6.   Positively affect balance

With all the benefits listed above. It would be a mistake not contacting Angie’s World. Get started today!
Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. #62 Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (877) 683-0448 (951) 683-0448

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At Angie’s World, we have achieved great success with clients with Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI. Many facilities provide care and occupational therapy for such patients but families are often frustrated with the overall results. Studies have shown that exercise for someone with TBI provides many positive benefits such as increased blood flow and faster nerve impulses to the brain (which improves how quickly you process or think), and increases body awareness.  Exercise also improves mood and memory, increases heart and lung efficiency, and positively affects balance.

Donny Winn, A TBI client, has had remarkable success with our program. Please check out www.donnywinn.com. Donny has been training with us for over 2 years and has developed stronger core stability, improved range of motion, and muscle strength that has made him more independent.

Another of our clients is Brennen Haworth.  When Brennen, A.k.a “Shoeey”, came to us, he couldn’t move his arms or legs.  We began his program with a stretching routine to help relax the muscles. Now, less than a year, Shoeey can perform shoulder rows, ride a stationary bicycle, and can use various leg machines.

Our TBI clients have had various degrees of injury and we are able to work around almost all challenges, including wheelchairs, walkers, feeding tubes, etc.

As a certified nutritionist, I emphasis the importance of nutrition to help the individual in the recovery process.  I will help design a program that is right for the individual to increase brain function and improve body composition which is a significant component to their progress. I can also provide information on supplementation, working directly with their doctor.

If you or a loved one is frustrated due to a TBI, we can help. Please contact us for a free consultation. 877-683-0448