Disorders of Consciousness Information: Positioning and Mobility
Splinting and Bracing for Patients with Brain Injury
In this section you will find general information on why splints and braces may be used in the rehabilitation process after brain injury. You will also find a guide for troubleshooting splint or brace challenges.
Splints and Braces- read more
Troubleshooting Splints and Braces- read more
Positioning for Patients with Brain Injury
In this section you will find information on different ways to position and move a person with a brain injury, as well as tips for family and caregivers to care for your back.
- Caring for your Back:Tips for Caregivers
- Tips for caregiver assisting with Bed Mobility and Bed Mobility video
- Bed Positioning
- Wheelchair Positioning and Wheelchair Assessment & Positioning video
Transfers for Patients with Brain Injury
Transfers is a term you will hear the treatment team use and refers to the method used to move a person with a brain injury from one surface to another when strength, coordination, endurance and balance are impaired.
In this section you will find:
- Caring for your Back: Tips for caregivers assisting with transfers and video
- Lift Equipment & Positioning
- Lift Transfer: Bed to Wheelchair and video
- Lift Transfer: Wheelchair to Car and video
