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We are passionate about neurological rehabilitation; our neuro OT blog has been designed to help us share our collective wisdom to influence, educate and spark moments of discussion and reflection.

If you are interested in, or have been affected by brain injury, if you are passionate about occupational therapy, brain injury and neurological rehabilitation you are very welcome… come on in and join us!

Surviving Head Trauma: A Guide to Recovery - Book Review

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Surviving Head Trauma: A Guide to Recovery - Book Review
Stories of survival in the wake of brain injury can be a source of inspiration and hope. Krysalis Neuro OT Kelly Bristow casts her eye over one such “miracle” tale – while we round up some others. 

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Human Rights Day 2019

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Human Rights Day 2019
Every second a Neuro OT spends rebuilding the life of a brain injured person is a second spent shoring up their human rights. 

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Christmas planning post brain injury

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Christmas planning post brain injury
It is her 19th attempt at a stress-free Christmas and the word ‘dread’ is already in her head. Krysalis blogger, Anne Ricketts unwraps the reality of festive planning post-brain injury.

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Road safety week 2019 - Prevention is better than cure

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Road safety week 2019 - Prevention is better than cure
They are a major cause of brain injury and an ‘unbearable’ number of deaths. As the UK’s Road Safety Week launches today, we ask: how do we prevent road crashes?  

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How Neuro OT transformed me four years after a brain injury

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How Neuro OT transformed me four years after a brain injury
International business woman, Anne Ricketts sustained a traumatic brain injury in a horse-riding accident in July 2000. Here, she reveals how Occupational Therapy helped her find her way back.

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Ronny Part 1: Stoical self-reliance was stifling Ronny’s life six years after a motorbike accident left him brain injured.

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Ronny Part 1: Stoical self-reliance was stifling Ronny’s life six years after a motorbike accident left him brain injured.
He wasn’t one to accept help...but could our Neuro OT crack this case? 

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Ronny Part 2: How OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash

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Ronny Part 2: How OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash
Something sets Ronny’s mother ‘turning in her grave’ in the second part of our story of how OT helped to reform a principled family man after a motorbike crash.

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Ronny Part 3: Five ways that helped change brain injury survivor Ronny's life

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Ronny Part 3: Five ways that helped change brain injury survivor Ronny's life
Here’s a real high five to OT! In the final part of our series on bike crash casualty, Ronny, our Neuro OT comes up with five ways to help him transform his life… 

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Animal-assisted therapy: is there OT beauty in the beast?

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Animal-assisted therapy: is there OT beauty in the beast?
If we could talk to the animals, it might not have taken over 200 years for us to start fully recognising their role in the neurological rehabilitation of humans.

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Mental capacity - everyday decisions and brain injury

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Mental capacity - everyday decisions and brain injury
What happens when brain injury affects our mental capacity to make everyday decisions, and how can Neuro OTs help in this process?

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The Krysalis OT80 (2019): Around the OT world in 80 ways!

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The Krysalis OT80 (2019): Around the OT world in 80 ways!
Join us as we look at 80 ways around the world that occupational therapy has advanced brain injury rehabilitation

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Brain injury and social skills

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Brain injury and social skills
Brain injury can have a huge impact on a survivor’s social skills, and now scientists are beginning to see why… 

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Nutrition and Diet After Brain Injury

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Nutrition and Diet After Brain Injury
Here, in her debut blog marking Malnutrition Awareness Week (14 – 20 October), Anne Ricketts highlights the pivotal role of nutrition in her own brain injury battle. 

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Fatigue and Traumatic Brain Injury 

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Fatigue and Traumatic Brain Injury 
It is the most commonly reported symptom in the wake of brain injury, but what can be done to combat fatigue when it strikes without warning and lasts for so long? 

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Activity - an occupational therapist's key tool

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Activity - an occupational therapist's key tool
Activity is being tipped as the best means to overcome some of the challenges associated with acquired brain injury (ABI). 

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