You have thirty minutes to evaluate a newly referred client’s memory. You know that they sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury a month prior, but you don’t have access to their medical records or standardized…
Memory is often thought of as a single ability or function. It is, however, much more layered than that. The Nuances of Memory Broadly speaking, memory is the ability to remember. When asked about their memory…
People who suffer brain injuries require extensive medical care to preserve vital organ functions and prevent secondary injury. Physical therapists are in a unique position to positively influence the ultimate outcome for these individuals by…
In cognitive rehab for individuals with acquired brain injury, memory is often a primary remediation goal. It’s important to work with patients and their families to develop and meet these agreed upon therapy goals. Goals …
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular system disorder. Prevalence in the geriatric population is estimated at ~10%.1,2 The condition is typically caused by displaced otoconia, and potentially…
