Neurotrauma

Purpose

Beaumont's Neurotrauma Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive assessment and individualized rehabilitation services to individuals experiencing functional impairments of communicative, cognitive, physical and social-emotional abilitiessecondary to neurological disorders.

Service Overview

• Interdisciplinary team approach composed of two or more of the following professionals providing your care: Physiatrist/M.D./D.O., Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Recreational Therapist, Social Work, Registered Nurse Case Coordinator, and Neuropsychologist
• Dr. Sherry Viola, Medical Director of the program, present at weekly team meetings (at Beaumont Health Center)
• Treatment is customized to meet the patient's specific needs and goals
• Monthly team meetings are conducted to ensure communication and a patient-centered approach

Program

Listed below are components of the program. 

• Vision Rehabilitation
• Day Rehabilitation
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Driver Rehabilitation
• Neuropsychological testing
• WorkAbility
• Aquatics
• Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Treatment Groups

The Comprehensive Neurotrauma Rehabilitation Program is available only at the Beaumont Health Center.

Conditions Treated

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Aneurysm
• Neurological disorders requiring a comprehensive program

Insurance

Coverage from most major insurance companies is accepted, but therapy coverage depends on individual insurance benefits. Individuals may qualify for discounted services or a scholarship fund. A prescription is required by a physician or a physician's assistant.

Benefits

• Improve carry-over of learned techniques and compensations through patient and family education
• Spouse and family involvement in therapy sessions