Brain Injury Rehabiliation Program

The nationally recognized Brain Injury Program at Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital provides comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services to those who have sustained a brain injury (BI). The team, led by neurologist Dr. Douglas Katz, provides progressive care in aconcerted effort to optimize outcomes for BI patients throughout the spectrum of injury severity. Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital offers a seamless transition from acute hospitalization through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to home. Encapsulating a number of specialized protocols, clinics, and services, the BI program facilitates the functional skill development necessary for attainment of maximal functional independence.

Special Features

• The BI Program is overseen by a Board Certified Neurologist
• Behavior Management Program overseen by Neuropsychology
• Structured Supervision Room overseen by Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to enhance cognitive recovery
• Clinical Staff specialized in evaluation and management of BI throughout the spectrum of recovery
• Positioning/Seating Management
• Tone/Spasticity Management
• Patient/Family Education
• AutoAmbulator™– body weight-supported treadmill training with robotics
• Upper extremity robotics
• Orthotic Assessment and Onsite Fabrication
• Comprehensive Swallowing Assessments with Radiographic Studies as needed
• Home Assessments to assist with discharge planning
• Aphasia and brain injury support group
• Therapeutic Activities directed at improving community re-entry skills
• Functional Electrical Stimulation – Bioness® H200™ and L300™

Specialized Protocols

• Slow to Recover Protocol: Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients in the unconscious to minimally conscious stages of recovery.
• Confusional Protocol: Provides a safe, structured environment with appropriately controlled levels of stimulation.
• Post-Confusional Protocol: Designed to address deficits of metacognitive skills with focus on community re-entry.

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