Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Acute Rehabilitation

When the person with the brain injury is stable, he or she will be moved to an acute rehabilitation unit. These are inpatient units designed to allow the patient access to a wide variety of therapies and specialists. Acute rehabilitation may include:

• Physical therapy to help the patient improve muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
• Occupational therapy to help with actions necessary for daily living, such as feeding, swallowing, bathing, grooming, dressing, homemaking, money management, and other necessary life skills.
• Speech/language therapy to help express himself or herself, as well as comprehend what is being said.
• Recreational therapy to help with activities that improve and enhance self-esteem, motor skills, social skills, cognitive skills, and leisure skills.
• Psychology or counseling to help with thinking skills, behavior, and emotions.

Subacute Rehabilitation

Subacute rehabilitation is a less intensive level of therapy, and is generally provided over a longer period of time than acute rehab. Most people who enter subacute rehabilitation have made some progress in function but are still progressing. Subacute rehabilitation often takes place at a nursing facility.

Day Rehabilitation

This is for the patient who continues to progress enough to return home in the evenings. This type of rehab takes place in a hospital or nursing facility, and occurs throughout the majority of the day.

Outpatient Rehabilitation

This type of rehabilitation is for the person who has made significant gains, but would like to continue to progress in certain areas. In addition, a person with a mild or moderate brain injury that did not require hospitalization may use outpatient rehabilitation to deal with any functional issues as a result of the injury.

Community Re-entry Rehabilitation

This type of rehabilitation prepares a person with a brain injury to return to work, school, and life. During this stage, families often consult a brain injury lawyer to help recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, and ongoing care needs.

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Catastrophic Injury Locked-In Syndrome Attorney

Rich Newsome is a dedicated attorney specializing in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. With over 25 years of experience, she is committed to advocating for victims and their families, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.