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Technology Articles highlight advancements and technology used to aid patients with brain and/or spinal cord injuries during rehabilitation. Select from the following PDF articles:
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Brain Injury Recovery Kit (192 KB) – The Brain Injury Recovery Kit (BIRK) is a tool created to help
TBI survivors recover. This article is a review of the kit by a Speech Language Pathologist and her patient.
CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea (168 KB) – Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. It can be serious because it starves the brain of essential oxygen, and in rare cases, it can cause respiratory failure. The condition is progressive and worsens with age. Treatment options may include continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP therapy to keep the airway open and unobstructed.
Concussion Diagnosis Software for Athletes (156 KB) – In an effort to detect a concussion in an athlete immediately after it occurs, many athletic trainers are turning to cognitive software packages. Read this article for up-to-date information regarding these software packages.
Cognitive Retraining CACR Software Programs (236 KB) – Over 73 percent of rehabilitation centers utilize computer-assisted cognitive retraining (CACR) programs. When deemed appropriate for use in a patient's treatment model, CACR along with traditional cognitive rehabilitation can help augment the process.
Compression Garments (188 KB) – Many people with neurological conditions or functional limitations may not be able to sit up or walk on their own. Find out how compression garments can help adults and children of all ages.
Glasgow Coma Scale – Adult & Pediatric (408 KB) – The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the most widely used
scoring system used in quantifying the level of consciousness following traumatic brain injury. Read about how it is implemented and differences in measuring adults versus very young children.
Home Modifications (212 KB) – To offset the challenges caused by physical disability, home modifications are
available to individuals achieve the highest levels of independence and living space accessibility. This article follows a TBI survivor and his accessible home.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (392 KB) – Dr. Heidi Reyst, Rainbow's systems director, psychologist and certified brain injury trainer, takes a looks at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and how it is being used to further understand acquired brain injury (ABI).
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) (359 KB) – These devices may help brain injury survivors to remember schedules and medications, and are very convenient to use.
Robot Assisted Walking Therapy (192 KB) – Robots can now help people with brain and spinal cord injuries
learn to walk again. With new treadmill technology, a computer and robot quickly teach walking movement and corrects gait by moving the patient’s legs in a way that mimics walking.
Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (152 KB) – Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) is a cutting-edge technology that uses extremely high-resolution imaging to detect damage to the brain. By exploiting the susceptibility differences between tissues, SWI’s high-resolution enhanced-contrast imaging maps areas of the brain that exhibit venous blood, hemorrhage, and iron storage.
Ultrasound and Electrical Stimulation (180 KB) – Ultrasound and electrical stimulation are used by therapists to enhance functioning. An ultrasound serves many purposes including pain reduction and increasing range of motion. Electrical stimulation is often used for neuromuscular re-education.
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