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Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Brain Injury Treatment Services

Our Brain Injury Rehabilitation Therapy (BIRT) utilizes outpatient treatment that is integrated, comprehensive, and evidence-based to help workers with brain injuries return to work.

The goal of the program is to reduce and manage a clients symptoms, improve overall condition, and teach skills/techniques to assist in the path to return to work.

Treatment is tailored to provide each individual an opportunity to reclaim his or her independence, self-efficacy, quality of life, and productivity.

Treatment with a Comprehensive Team

We offer integrated care provided by physicians, psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Program Duration

The duration of this program varies depending on the condition of the client but is typically 6 hours a day, with a one hour lunch break over a 6-8 week period. Each program is specifically tailored to fit the clients return to work goals which could result in shorter treatment days.

Our Program might be right for you if:

  • You have documented episodes related to a head injury.
  • You struggle with symptoms following a head injury that fall into the following categories:
Physical Symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Balance and coordination
  • Fatigue
  • Blurry or double vision
  • Light or sound sensitivity
Cognitive Symptoms
  • Slowed thinking
  • Difficulty with memory
  • Difficulty with decision making
  • Impulsivity
  • Poor judgement
  • Difficulty planning
Emotional/Behavioral Symptoms
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty controlling emotions
  • Poor frustration tolerance
  • Quick to anger

Our program is designed to help people recover from work related head injuries

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