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The goal of rehabilitation is to help people regain the most independent level of functioning possible. Rehabilitation also involves learning new ways to compensate for abilities that have permanently changed due to brain injury. The rehabilitation process is different for everyone and rehabilitation programs should be individualised, catering to each person's unique needs.
Follow the links below to find information on rehabilitation for brain injuries.
Updated September 2008
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Acquired brain injury
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Injuries often occur in childhood. Some injuries to the brain may alter a child's thinking and behaviour. Health professionals and educators can help families of a child with an acquired brain injury.
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Jul 2008
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Fitness training for cardiorespiratory conditioning after traumatic brain injury
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Six studies, incorporating 303 people with traumatic brain injuries, were included in this review. The people were mostly male, in their mid thirties, and had sustained severe brain injuries. No studies were found that included children. Three of the si...
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Jan 2008
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Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation for acquired brain injury in adults of working age
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Studies show that multi-disciplinary (MD) rehabilitation is beneficial to patients with brain damage from stroke. Some MD programs are targeted to working-age adults who have brain injuries through trauma or other causes. These patients are younger than...
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May 2005
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Speech and language therapy for dysarthria due to non-progressive brain damage
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dysarthria is a speech problem which can be caused by a number of brain disorders including conditions such as stroke and head injury. Typical features of dysarthria include slurring of speech and quiet voice volume. Psychological distress is often expe...
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Mar 2005
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Traumatic brain injury: diagnosis, acute management and rehabilitation
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for best practice in the diagnosis, acute management and rehabilitation of children, young people and adults after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Jul 2006
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Rehabilitation Service
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the specialist service for providing equipment for Novita clients.
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Dec 2007
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