Rehabilitation services: Brain injurySkip section navigation Brain Injury ClinicThe Brain Injury Clinic is for patients age 17 and older with mild to moderate brain injuries or non-progressive brain diseases. We offer therapy to improve memory, concentration, communication and organization skills so patients can resume work or other meaningful activities. Clinical outcomesPatients in Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute's Brain Injury Program show excellent outcomes.
Brain injuryBrain injury is often caused by a trauma, such as a blow to the head. It also can be the result of a nontraumatic event, like a brain tumor or infection. 
ParalysisParalysis is the medical term for complete loss of muscle function. Learn more about muscle function loss in our health encyclopedia.
SeizuresA seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Many types of seizures cause loss of awareness and some cause twitching or shaking of the body.
DizzinessDizziness is light-headedness, feeling like you might faint, being unsteady, loss of balance, or vertigo (a feeling that you or the room is spinning or moving).
ComaComa is a state of reduced alertness or decreased consciousness. A persistent coma is called vegetative state. Learn more about decreased consciousness in our health encyclopedia.
SpasticitySpasticity is involuntary muscle movement that occurs when the brain communication with the spinal cord is disrupted due to illness or injury in the nervous system. Comprehensive rehabilitation can help patients learn new skills to help manage many of the symptoms of brain injury, including:
Allina Hospitals & Clinics offer a wide variety of brain injury recovery services for people who have had a nontraumatic or a traumatic brain injury.
Brain injury rehabilitationThe goal of brain injury rehabilitation is to help patients accomplish daily tasks with confidence and regain as much independence as possible.
Brain injury rehabilitation services may include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, therapeutic recreation and social services. Care navigation also can help you find the resources you need throughout your recovery.  Minnesota cyclist survives freak accident, inspires othersGary Werning was in a prestigious cycling race on top of a Colorado mountain, but the race quickly turned into a race to save his life. Werning's story includes working with therapists at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute to regain his ability to do simple things like read a grocery list.
Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Reviewed by: Sue Newman, OTR, occupational therapy coordinator, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute First Published: 03/02/2011 Last Reviewed: 03/02/2011 |
