Splinting and Bracing
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
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 Caregivers assisting with Bed Mobility and Bed Mobility video
Wheelchair Positioning and Wheelchair Assessment and Positioning video
Transfers
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
Pivot Transfer Instructions
- Wheelchair to Bed video
- Wheelchair to Toilet video
- Wheelchair to Bathtub video
- Wheelchair to Car video
Sliding Board Transfer Instructions
Lift Transfer: Bed to Wheelchair and video
Lift Transfer: Wheelchair to Car and video
Lift Transfer: To and From Floor and video
