How does rehabilitation influence recovery from brain injury?

A: In the early phases of rehabilitation, the focus is on maximizing the natural recovery process. Specific deficits or problem areas are identified, and treatment is directed at improving function within these areas. As the person progresses through rehabilitation, the focus shifts towards replacing skills and functions that have been lost. In the post-acute phase of rehabilitation, the emphasis is on functional skills retraining. Relearning and adaptation are heavily emphasized in brain injury rehabilitation.

 We have learned that the human brain is capable of overcoming significant problems created by injury. Effective rehabilitation takes people from a medical environment into the community and even into their homes, schools or workplaces. With that approach, the rehabilitation professionals can develop strategies and interventions with the individuals, which are customized for their unique problems.




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