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 a concerted 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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