Recovery and Rehab
A good rehabilitation program is vital to optimise recovery following brain injury.
Recovery and rehabilitation is a long term process and needs to be tailored to the specific needs of the individual. A rehabilitation program will involve a variety of therapies and support services once a person is medically stable. These therapies will usually begin in the hospital, and often continue after returning home to ensure the best long term outcomes.
Recovery and Rehab
Pain Management and brain injury
Pain can be one of the many resulting effects from a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
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Speech deficits and speech pathologists
Speech language pathology encompasses the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
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Neurological physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy treats movement disorders caused by injury to the nervous or neuromuscular systems.
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Steps to a healthier brain
The brain needs exercise to stay in optimum health, just like our body. Practising skills will lead to better performance and ongoing mental stimulation will help protect against mental decline.
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Family guide to a low cost rehabilitation program
Your family member is discharged from hospital and you are ready to continue their rehabilitation. The steps listed below may serve as a guide if you wish to develop a program using free or low-cost resources which exist in your community.
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Neuropsychological Assessment
A neuropsychological assessment provides information about the way in which a brain injury affects the way a person thinks and acts.
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Rehabilitation tips
Although the degree of recovery is largely determined by the nature and extent of the injury, the level of engagement in rehabilitation also significantly affects recovery outcomes. There are many things people can do to maximise recovery throughout the rehabilitation process and beyond.
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Brain injury rehabilitation: an introduction
Rehabilitation refers to a variety of therapies and support services available to people following the acute phase of recovery, once a person is medically stable.
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Accommodation options after a brain injury
The effects of a brain injury can be diverse, so a wide range of accommodation options are needed.
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Leaving hospital
The return home from hospital after a brain injury is usually eagerly awaited by family members.
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