A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when you have an acute or sudden injury that causes damage to your brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of TBI are falls, motor vehicle accidents,…
Here at Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) we are experts at helping you manage mental health after a work injury. We know that an injured worker’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. An injured worker who…
At Northwest Return to Work, (NWRTW) person-centered care is at the center of our Brain Injury Rehabilitation Treatment (BIRT) program. We approach brain injury rehabilitation by listening to and developing rehabilitative goals for each individual. Crucial components of our program…
Brain Injury Awareness Week is from May 11 to May 17, and aims to raise awareness about the issues that people suffering from brain injuries face. The theme this year is Invest In Brain Health: A Priority For All. There…
Are you experiencing emotional, mental, or psychological issues because of an injury that occurred at work? Struggling with mental health after a work injury can be just as challenging as dealing with physical complications. Depression is common, particularly if a…
Vocational Training is a program for injured workers who have not yet returned to work. Vocational rehabilitation services involve an assessment of their ability to work, also known as a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), which is an extended examination of…
Most people who have experienced an injury that took them away from work would agree that their injury did not only affect them physically but emotionally as well. Following a physical injury that takes us away from work, there are…
If you have suffered an injury at work and are struggling to cope with all of the changes in your life, Northwest Return to Work is a great place to connect with. We use a holistic approach that focuses on…
Responding to tenets of person-centered care in neurorehabilitation: A reflection on recent evidence. By Dr. Carolyn van der Meulen, OTD, OTR/L “…The first thing you notice at the hospital is that they are not really talking to you. Medical language…
Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) is the only outpatient medical rehabilitation clinic in Washington State with the driver simulation technology to help injured workers get back on the road using our Advanced Driver Simulator. Case Study Northwest Return to Work’s…