TBI Rehabilitation Principles

What are general rehabilitation principles for TBI?

• Goal-directed treatment

• Functional activities

• Promote independence

• Emphasize motivation

• Repetition

• Orientation training

• Behavior modification

How should communication be modified for a confused or overstimulated TBI patient?

• Use calm voice

• Give simple commands

• Reduce overstimulation

• Provide structure

• Allow adequate processing time

What interventions may be included in TBI rehabilitation?

• Cognitive/orientation training

• Therapeutic exercise

• Positioning

• Sensory integration

• Balance/vestibular training

• ROM

• Motor retraining

• Mobility training

Why are familiar activities helpful for patients with TBI?

• Reduce cognitive demand

• Improve participation

• Increase success

• Can improve motivation

• May use preserved long-term memory

What role does family education play after TBI?

• Improves consistency of care

• Helps manage behavior

• Supports safety

• Reinforces rehabilitation strategies

• Helps prepare for discharge/community reintegration