The National Institute of Health’s (NIH’s) approach to brain injury rehabilitation

In 1998, the NIH held a Consensus Development Conference on Rehabilitation of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury. The Consensus Development Panel recommended two things. First, that TBI patients have an individualized rehabilitation program developed for them, based on the patient's strong points and abilities. And secondly, that rehabilitation services should be adapted over time in order to adjust to the patient's changing needs.

The panel also recommended that severely injured individuals receive rehabilitation treatment that brings together the skills of many specialists. This involves individually customized treatment programs in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, physiatry (physical medicine), psychology/psychiatry, and social support.

Brain Injury rehabilitation  goal

The overall goal of rehabilitation after a Traumatic Brain Injury is to improve the patient's capacity to function at home and in society. Therapists assist the patient in adapting to disabilities, and they alter the patient's living environment (called environmental modification), to make everyday activities easier and more fulfilling. The best rehabilitation plans are structured to promote the highest level of functional independence and successful community re-integration.

The secondary goal is to assist the loved ones who care for the TBI patient. The more improved the patient’s abilities are, the better they can focus on other important tasks related to making their lives better as a whole.

Types of Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Types of rehabilitation therapy may include:

1. Physical therapy. This treatment works to build physical strength, coordination, and elasticity.

2. Occupational therapy. An occupational therapist supports a person in learning, or relearning how to complete daily tasks, such as getting dressed, cooking, and bathing.

3. Speech therapy. This therapy works to rebuild the ability to build words, grammatical structures, and other communication skills, including the use of personal communication devices, if required. Speech therapy can also involve evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia).

4. Psychological counseling. A counselor can help a person learn coping abilities, work on relationships, and develop general emotional well-being.

5. Vocational counseling. This type of rehabilitation concentrates on a person's readiness to return to work, find suitable opportunities, and deal with workplace hurdles.

6. Cognitive therapy. This entails activities intended to enhance memory, concentration, perception, learning, planning, and judgment. For many people with TBI, cognitive therapy is amidst the most basic types of rehabilitation.

The most important thing about rehabilitation is having a highly trained team of clinical experts prepare a customized program to meet the individual needs of a  patient. So make sure you choose the best brain injury rehabilitation facility.

NeuLife Rehabilitation – The Best Neuro Rehab Facility!

NeuLife Rehabilitation is one of the largest residential post-acute rehabilitation facilities in the Southeast with specialized catastrophic rehabilitation programs for a wide range of catastrophic injuries.

Our programs for neuro rehab are customized to meet the individual needs of each patient, and care plans are structured to promote the highest level of functional independence and successful community reintegration. With the skills and experience of our highly trained team of clinical experts, we are able to treat a wide range of diagnoses and injuries at our brain injury facility.

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If you have any more questions concerning neuro rehab, brain rehab, or any other brain conditions, call us to make an appointment today. You can also schedule a tour to visit our brain injury facility.

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