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Clinical and Mental Health
Concentrates on clinical topics related to research, advancements in the industry and rehabilitation techniques in the field of brain injury recovery. Also features mental health topics that include behavioral issues, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and more.
Aging and Brain Injury (371 KB)
Does aging in general impact brain functioning? Does having a brain injury accelerate the aging process? Find out the answer to these questions and more from Rainbow's systems director, psychologist, and certified brain injury trainer, Dr. Heidi Reyst.
Behavior Strategies (200 KB)
Damage to the brain can directly lead to changes in behavior. Although there are no simple solutions for dealing with unwanted behaviors, certain approaches have proven effective and should be included in most treatment plans.
Concussions
A concussion is the mildest form of brain injury and often results from a mechanical force to the brain. Sports concussions can result in serious brain injury if not given adequate time to heal. These articles describe a concussion, its characterizing symptoms and offer strategies for prevention.
Concussions - The Mildest Form of Brain Injury (152 KB)
Sports Concussions (439 KB)
Five Stages of Change (208 KB)
When individuals are treated in a brain injury rehabilitation environment, problems with substance abuse require the support of the treatment team, family, and friends to help break the cycle of addiction. Individuals typically go through five stages prior to changing their behavior – pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance.
Hearing Loss Facts (132 KB)
Noise-induced hearing loss is often gradual and therefore hard to detect. Unfortunately, this type of hearing loss is often permanent.
Obesity/Diabetes Connection (542 KB)
A consequence of the increase in adolescent and childhood obesity has been a rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes. This article discusses the risk factors, causes and complications associated with diabetes, as well as strategies to manage the disease.
Rainbow's Interdisciplinary Team Approach (1.04 MB)
An interdisciplinary therapy team approach to rehabilitation draws from two or more therapy disciplines – integrating them together in the pursuit of recovery. Learn more about Rainbow’s interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. Explore four clients’ stories about how this comprehensive approach to recovery has been pivotal to their therapy gains.
Returning to Work After a TBI (404 KB)
Returning to work after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can often be daunting for the survivor. Problems with memory, concentration and conceptualization create new challenges. Rehabilitation professionals seek to help patients with TBI achieve their employment goals by identifying and optimizing a patient's skills and strengths.
Sex Differences in Brain Recovery (138 KB)
Does gender have an impact on recovery after a brain injury? Research suggests that females seem to have better functional outcomes than males. Find out why.
Sleepless After TBI (361 KB)
According to PM&R specialists at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York, individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are three times more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder than the general population. But with other medical problems more urgent and immediate, sleep disorders among the TBI population often go undiagnosed.
Speech and Language Disorders (346 KB)
Dr. Lisa Schoenbrodt, chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology at Loyola College in Maryland, edited and authored portions of the book "Children with Traumatic Brain Injury - A Parents' Guide." She discusses how parents can effectively advocate for a child with a language disorder resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Swallowing Disorders (221 KB)
Individuals who have sustained a brain injury are at a high risk for swallowing disorders. This article covers the topic from a Speech Language Pathology viewpoint.
Treating TBI and PTSD (412 KB)
Dr. Colin King, Director of Adult Behavioral Services at Rainbow, examines the struggles of traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors who also suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
5570 Whittaker Road
P.O. Box 970230
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Toll-Free: (800) 968-6644
5570 Whittaker Road
P.O. Box 970230
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Toll-Free: (800) 968-6644
Rainbow's Continuum of Care Services spanning nearly every aspect of brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation including: Medical, physical, cognitive, occupational, psycho-social, behavioral, vocational, educational, and recreational. Learn more.