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Each year, more than 50,000 Americans survive serious brain injury. A brain injury
is any type of insult to the brain, which causes trauma. This includes a motor
vehicle accident, gunshot wound, tumor or a fall. It may cause physical, intellectual,
emotional, social changes, and the inability to work. Problems may include agitation;
behavior changes; memory loss; problem-solving skills; mobility; self-care; and language
skills. Other neurological and neuromuscular diagnoses, such as Multiple Sclerosis,
Guillian-Barre Syndrome, and Parkinsons disease, are also treated at the
Rehabcentre.
The Rehabcentre at Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital offers a
comprehensive acute rehabilitation brain injury/neurological program. The foremost
goal of our program is to help our patients adapt and relearn the basics of daily care
so they can return to an active and productive lifestyle.
The Brain Injury/Neurological Team
Leading our team is our Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation. The team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreation
therapists, speech and language pathologists, certified rehabilitation nurses, psychologists,
registered dietitians, social workers, case managers and other professionals. And since we
believe it is critically important for patients and their families to be active participants
in rehabilitation, they are involved in establishing goals. Family members are encouraged
to participate in treatment sessions with the patient.
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