HOW WE HELP PEOPLE RECOVER FROM A TBI AND ABI

At Physique, we have experience of providing services to people that have suffered either a Traumatic (TBI) or an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Stroke or Aneurysm.

We collaborate with local health professionals to assist with recovery and to provide better outcomes for sufferers.

Pete, the owner and founder has a lived experience of a TBI and with collaboration from clinical professionals; he has developed protocols that use Strength Training to help with recovery.

We are currently working with the University of Sydney (F

aculty of Medicine and Health) and various clinicians in Perth (WA) to find better ways to help rehabilitate people who have suffered a TBI or ABI.

We use Strength Training to help improve physical and cognitive function, together with enhancing mood and reducing depression. After a TBI, many individuals experience muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and impaired balance, which can make everyday activities difficult.

Strength training helps to improve muscle strength, increase mobility, and enhance balance, making it easier to perform daily activities and improving overall physical function. Recent studies have shown that strength training improves cognitive function, including memory and attention, which can be beneficial for individuals recovering from a TBI. Strength training improves the speed and accuracy of information processing, which can be especially helpful in activities of daily living. TBI can cause significant fatigue, which can make it difficult to engage in physical activity and other everyday activities. Strength training has been shown to reduce fatigue and increase energy levels, which can help individuals with TBI engage in more activities and improve their overall quality of life.

Strength training has been shown to enhance mood and reduce depression. The emotional and psychological disturbances such as depression and anxiety, often present following a TBI, are often reduced significantly after a period of training.

Remarkably, strength training has been shown to produce results better than mainstream medications and other clinical services. Strength training has been shown to boost mood by releasing endorphins, the body's natural "feel-good" hormones, and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. It's important to note that strength training should be done under the supervision of a professional, especially if an individual has sustained a TBI.