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Most people who seek physical therapy for traumatic brain injury in Miami assumes that TBI only occurs after a car collision or a sport-related trauma. So, the recent news on Game of Thrones actors Emilia Clarke (who most avid fans know as Khaleesi or Daenerys) has opened up discussions on the other causes of traumatic brain injuries.
Besides blunt trauma to the head, TBI can also develop because of subarachnoid hemorrhage – the condition from which the GoT star suffered back in 2011. Clarke shared in an interview that she was doing her usual workout routine at a London gym when she suddenly felt a squeezing pain in her head. While she managed to bear the pain and continue working out, she vomited and experienced an excruciating headache a few moments later.
The Me Before You actress got rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Essentially, this type of stroke causes blood to spill on the brain’s surface. It’s uncommon but considered highly fatal by doctors.
To save her life, her doctors had to induce blood clots to close off the leakage in her brain. It took more than three hours to complete the complex procedure done on the British actress. Two weeks into recovery, she couldn’t recall her name and had difficulties verbalizing her thoughts. Fortunately, after another week, her symptoms improved. So she began planning her filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 2.
It was a challenging journey for her, mainly because she experienced severe exhaustion and intense bouts of headaches that required her to receive doses of morphine. Fast forward to 2013, her doctors told her that the previously found tissue mass on the opposite section of her brain had grown in size and needed immediate surgical intervention.
Unfortunately, her surgical operation didn’t go as smoothly as the first one. She had complications from the previous procedure, but the doctors successfully tackled the issue.
During post-surgery, Clarke experienced painful headaches that were worse than her previous ones. Additionally, she suffered from constant anxiety and panic attacks because she feared sustaining cognitive problems and dying.
Her medical and rehab team and her solid support system helped her pull through and overcome the challenges that came with her TBI recovery journey. Later, she established the UK-based charity SameYou to help TBI survivors cope with their injuries’ emotional and mental impacts.
While The Mother of Dragons has successfully healed and recovered from her brain injury, some patients have a different story. Some had to wait longer to see improvements in their symptoms. In contrast, others cope with paralysis or impaired cognitions – a common effect of a TBI.
Suppose you or a loved one has previously sustained an injury to the head due to a car accident, sport-related trauma, or a condition similar to Emilia Clarke. In that case, we strongly suggest working closely with your doctors to plan your physical therapy for traumatic brain injury in Miami. This will help you assess your risks and identify key points for improvement. Additionally, timely rehabilitation of your brain can help you enjoy several benefits, including:
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury can come with ups and downs. But, it’s most certainly possible to see improvements and to work around your situation. To begin your path to healing and adjusting to your post-surgery situation, you might find it helpful to know the following things:
Some only require physical therapy, while others need additional rehabilitation techniques to address bowel control, speaking, and swallowing problems.
It’s virtually impossible to determine how long it would take for your brain to recover from a traumatic injury. So, it would help to set reasonable expectations and give your body enough time to adjust to your routine.
Complications such as secondary tissue damage can occur if you don’t seek help immediately. So, we strongly suggest working closely with your neurologist or physician to assess your risks and get referrals to rehabilitation professionals.
Over the years, our team of fitness trainers and physical therapists has worked with several TBI survivors. We have helped them with trusted techniques in physical therapy for traumatic brain injury in Miami, adjust to their situation, and renew their faith in themselves and their bodies.
Our team at iAM ABLE implements tried and tested techniques to help patients cope with paralysis, restore essential functions, and maintain a healthy body. We also take pride in our professional physical therapists and state-of-the-art equipment that helped redefine the rehabilitation and recovery of many of our clients.
If you want to learn more about our tailored-fit TBI recovery program, please contact us at alfredo@iamable.org or 305-283-9717. We also encourage you to download our comprehensive guide for paralysis survivors. It provides practical tips on living your life to the fullest after a TBI or other forms of injury. Grab a FREE copy of the iAM ABLE eBook today!
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