Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
At Brooks, we deliver individualized, world-class brain injury rehabilitation care focused on helping patients regain cognitive and physical function. Our comprehensive care plans and settings provide for the social, physical and emotional recovery of each patient.
Brain injuries we treat
Our brain injury rehabilitation care team specializes in helping patients recover from brain injuries of all levels.
Each patient receives a personalized care plan designed to meet their behavioral, physical and cognitive needs and goals.
Brain injuries treated at Brooks include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Nontraumatic brain injuries
- Medically complex conditions
- Disorders of consciousness
- Brain tumors
Comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation
Brooks provides a multidisciplinary team during initial rehabilitation to address the medical and functional needs of each brain injury patient. Your care plan is overseen by board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, neuropsychologists, case managers and more -- all working together to help patients regain independence and address any conditions caused by the brain injury. Our treatment approach includes:
Expert interdisciplinary therapy
Expect a interdisciplinary therapy approach during rehabilitation. Depending on their needs, patients will receive up to three hours of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy and music therapy throughout various care settings.
State-of-the-art technology
Brooks uses some of the most advanced rehabilitation technology available, integrating new devices and techniques into each care plan to support progress and independence. Patients have access to robotics, exoskeletons, virtual rehab tech and more.
Behavioral medicine
Providing cognitive therapy, neuropsychology, psychology and family social work services, our behavioral health teams support the patient and their family through the changes they are experiencing and assessments to inform rehabilitation treatment and therapy to improve memory and problem solving.
Assistive technology
We assess a patient’s independence goals and needs at home and help provide specialized technology to achieve more independence in activities of daily living.
Low vision
Our low vision experts can help patients make the most of their remaining vision by continuing to participate in daily activities and maintaining independence.
Continued rehabilitation support after initial recovery
Our specialized treatment services extend past inpatient rehabilitation. Expect continued rehabilitation services targeted to the unique needs of the brain injury survivor.
Motor speech disorders treatment
After a traumatic brain injury, speech can be affected. Brooks has one of the only programs in Florida to treat motor speech disorders.
Spasticity management
After a traumatic event, patients can experience tightening of muscles. Brooks’ experts help patients recover and manage spasticity on their own.
Communication disorders
Communication disorders can occur after a brain injury. Brooks provides some of the most expert communication disorder care in the nation.
Driver rehabilitation
After an injury or illness, getting independence back is important. Our Driver Evaluation and Training Program provides assessments and training for individuals with cognitive, physical or developmental issues to help determine their driving capabilities.
Support services
We understand that it takes a community to help families and patients get back to daily life. That is why we have a multitude of services and resources for continued support during a patient’s recovery journey.
Care at every stage
Patients have an opportunity to receive a continuum of brain injury care across Brooks' multiple care settings, including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health care and outpatient rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Hospitals
24/7 rehabilitation hospital care with medical staff oversight. Provides 3 hours of therapy 5 days per week, tailored to the patient’s ability.
Skilled Nursing
Medical nursing care along with therapy services as the patient continues to recover.
Brain Injury Day Treatment Program
Up to 6 hours of intensive interdisciplinary therapy and behavioral health services to prepare the patient for home.
Home Health
Receive nursing, therapy and case management services in the home. Serving 23 Florida counties.
Outpatient Clinics
With over 50 clinics across Florida, continue cognitive therapy care after inpatient rehabilitation with Brooks’ highly knowledgeable clinicians.
Community programs
Providing continued support for patients' recovery goals, as well as social and vocational support, our community programs are available to patients after initial rehabilitation is complete.
Aphasia Center
After initial rehabilitation, our highly awarded aphasia treatment center helps patients continue to work on language and communication barriers.
Brain Injury Clubhouse
Our unique community service provides vocational training and job search support for those recovering from a brain injury.
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Brooks provides one of the most comprehensive programs in Florida to support the physical, social and emotional health of people with all types of disabilities.
Clinical Research
Brooks’ renowned research team is moving the science of rehabilitation forward. Patients and community members are encouraged to participate.
Neuro Recovery Centers
Gain access to rehabilitative technology and workouts with expert therapists during and after initial recovery.
Expert interdisciplinary team, unmatched care
Our brain injury rehabilitation team includes fellowship-trained physiatrists, neuropsychologists, nurses, therapists, case managers, dieticians and more. This integrated approach ensures our patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care designed to foster optimal recovery.
Nationally accredited patient-centered care
Brooks is the top-rated rehabilitation hospital in Florida and is ranked top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Brooks’ hospitals hold national accreditations including CARF for brain injury rehabilitation and is Magnet recognized for nursing.
Our commitment to excellence means every patient benefits from leading care, ongoing support and personalized attention.
Is Brooks right for you?
Brooks welcomes patients ages one year and older and evaluates each individual’s needs to ensure appropriate care. We strive to deliver compassionate services and a seamless experience for patients and families.
Request care
Brooks Rehabilitation accepts multiple types of insurance. We also provide self-pay options when insurance no longer covers treatment.
We work closely with hospitals and physicians locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, making the transition to inpatient rehabilitation and our system of care seamless.
