PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC PERFORMANCE ON A MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTER VICTIM OF CRANIOBRAIN INJURY (TBI): EXPERIENCE REPORT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594772417086

• Palavras-chave: Physiotherapy; Traumatic Brain Injury; Neurology.

• Keywords: Physiotherapy; Traumatic Brain Injury; Neurology.

• Abstract:

  Objective: Report the experience of supervised physiotherapy internship in the neurological repercussions of TBI. Methodology: This is a descriptive experience report, developed from the practical experience of the mandatory supervised internship in Neurofunctional Physiotherapy in the 5th year of the Physiotherapy course at ``Universidade Estadual do Pará``(UEPA) in the period from 09/11/2023 to 10/04/2023. Results: On the last day of contact with the patient, through comparison with the Mingazzini test, an improvement in the muscular strength of the lower limbs was observed, as well as a gain in balance based on the evolution of activities during care and the patient's report. Conclusion: Physiotherapy treatment has proven to be an essential part of the neurological repercussions of TBI and aspects that encompass its treatment and rehabilitation process.