33-year-old male, who sustained a grade 3 diffuse axonal injury from a falling tree and received CPR at the scene. He had an ITU stay and NHS inpatient rehabilitation before being transferred to a specialist-supported living service for an intensive rehabilitation package.
• Right arm and leg weakness
• Reduced core stability
• Slurred Speech
• Impaired concentration, planning and problem-solving
• Using a powered or manual wheelchair for indoor and outdoor mobility
• Using a standing aid and assistance for transfers
• Assistance needed with personal care and meal preparation
• No functional use of right arm
• Inpatient (24 weeks)
• Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy
• Neurotechnology (functional electrical stimulation, GripAble)
• Aquatic physiotherapy
• Walking with a 4-wheeled frame indoors and outdoors (supervision required outdoors)
• Independent with personal care using both arms in standing
• Supervision and occasional physical assistance with meal preparation using both arms in standing
• Pursuing hobbies such as fishing and golf with adaptations
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