Pate Rehabilitation provides the same specialized care and support in Spanish as we do in English. Spanish-speaking therapists and caregivers work with each patient and family to develop personalized brain injury programs and tailored plans for better results. This includes therapies conducted in Spanish-speaking environments, enabling patients to practice these skills in their own cultural communities. Our research includes ongoing clinical studies that focus on improving rehabilitation results specifically for diverse groups including Spanish speakers. Read More
Physical therapy helps patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through therapeutic exercise and functional training, and the use of assistive and adaptive devices and equipment.
Physical therapy covers many skills and includes:
Our occupational therapists (OTs) help patients regain everyday skills, including:
From hand dexterity to fine motor skills, OTs work to re-integrate patients into their home, work and school environments. They also focus on evaluating these environments and then recommending adaptations to the environment to fit the persons lifestyle, whether its assistive technologies or task changes. They provide guidance and education for family members, employers and caregivers to assist in the healing process.
Our speech/language pathologists help patients regain the ability to:
Therapeutic exercises target speech muscle strengthening, language-focused training and strategy development, and social conversation training. For those patients who have swallowing and eating difficulties, speech/language pathologists target muscle stimulation, strengthening, and coordination to regain the ability to swallow safely.
Our treatment teams provide cognitive rehabilitation that is evidence-based, meaning our approaches are backed by years of scientific studies and research.
When our treatments are combined with functional, individualized therapy activities, it enhances each patients best potential to recover their most important brain skills and abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem solving just to name a few.
Our psychologists and behavioral analysts assist patients struggling with depression and frustration, and help them replace maladaptive and sometimes self-destructive behaviors with new, more appropriate actions that make it easier to create an environment of success for themselves. Instead of punishment, Pates approach is rewards-based and encouraging, helping to modify and reinforce behaviors positively.
Many of our patients want to return to work. Our vocational rehabilitation staff members, led by a PhD-level vocational specialist, evaluate and assess each patient to successfully re-enter the working world. By conducting in-depth professional evaluations to determine the persons abilities and interests, our specialists help patients not only learn and practice everything from workplace behaviors to interview skills, but also help them understand their own unique abilities and challenges to return to their previous job or identify new career, volunteer or educational options.
With biofeedback, patients make the mind-body connection. Our therapists teachpatients to help themselves with techniques for handling the general stress, pain management and sleep disturbances often experienced after a brain injury. Therapists use specialized equipment that measures physiological activity and teach patients how to recognize these signs of stress in their bodies. Once they internalize this new awareness, patients are trained intechniques like breathing, meditation and mindfulness to calm the body, reduce stress and sleep better. These are life-long skills that endure long beyond rehabilitation.
The deep connection between horses and people has existed for thousands of years. Equine therapies at Pate use the sensitivity of horses to human emotions to help patients recognize their inner state. This therapy gently guides patients to physical, emotional and psychological recovery.
We offer Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) as part of our brain injury programs. Available on a seasonal basis at our Brinlee Creek Ranch for appropriate patients who will benefit. Pate is the only brain injury rehabilitation center to offer these therapies in North Texas.
Many patients find the therapy pool to be the first place they can move without pain. The pool is equipped with many aquatic therapy features to aid recovery:
Adjustable depth to increase or decrease weight bearing and increase stability Strategically placed jets to create resistance andwork on patient stability and range of limb motion Treadmill at the bottom of the pool, including a camera and monitor, for instant feedback relating to gait and balance Water temperature between 88-90 degrees to promote joint flexibility and mobility, relieve pain, decrease muscle spasms and increase muscle relaxation
Counseling is offered to individuals, families and caregivers. The counselor provides support and guidance to allow the individual to increase their awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings. Many people experience depression, anxiety, and other common emotional reactions in response to a traumatic event. Counseling offers a safe and supportive environment that allows for emotional processing, coping and adjustment. For families, counseling can help process emotions, create healthy coping strategies, encourage understanding and strengthen bonds. Pate offers:
Pates emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury programs and rehabilitation is unique. Neuropsychology focuses on how the brain influences thinking. The first step we offer our patients is a comprehensive evaluation to assess overall brain function:
Intellectual functioning Attention and concentration Speech and language Verbal and visual memory Problem solving and judgement Emotional functioning and personality assessment
The results of this advanced testing give our therapists deeper insight into the individuals brain function and provide a foundation for our therapy plans. Our psychologists and neuropsychologists oversee these plans on an ongoing basis to evaluate progress and make adjustments when needed.
Pate Rehabilitation is among a small number of organizations who employ Driver Rehabilitation Specialists certified by the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED).
Driver training and evaluation is included in the rehabilitation program for individuals who meet certain criteria. The program does not utilize a simulator. On-the-road training helps participants regain their independence.
Animals have a special way of connecting to people with brain injuries. They offer comfort, cuddling and can motivate patients to become more physically active. Grooming a dog or playing fetch helps patients improve their motor skills. Its also more fun to take a walk with a pet when encouraging people to begin moving. Pates pet therapy brightens everyones day (including our therapists). The pet program is an activity that is provided by volunteer pet therapy organizations and they rotate periodically through our locations.
Pate partners with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians associated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians from UTSW visit Pate weekly to meet the rehabilitation medical needs of patients.
Patients admit to Pate brain injury programs at various levels. Using our own unique systematic assessment program called Pate Environmentally Relevant Program Outcome System, or PERPOS, patientsreceive a score that will indicate the best fit toone of our three teams so treatment is tailored to their current skills and provides peer support.
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Brain Injury Programs for Rehabilitation and Treatment
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- Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury - May 9th, 2011 [May 9th, 2011]
- Atlanta Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Emory - May 11th, 2011 [May 11th, 2011]
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Brain Injury Part 2 (Tbi) - May 20th, 2011 [May 20th, 2011]
- Mark, anoxi brain injury, physical therapy after stem cell treatment - May 21st, 2011 [May 21st, 2011]
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - May 21st, 2011 [May 21st, 2011]
- Bob Hahn Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery - May 23rd, 2011 [May 23rd, 2011]
- Mark, anoxi brain injury, after stem cell treatment at Tiantan Puhua Hospital Beijing - May 24th, 2011 [May 24th, 2011]
- New Beginnings community center for brain injury rehabilitation - May 30th, 2011 [May 30th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 1 - Dr. Robert Kohn, Neurologist - June 2nd, 2011 [June 2nd, 2011]
- Am I Brain Damaged? from traumatic brain injury - June 3rd, 2011 [June 3rd, 2011]
- SLI Wellness Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation - June 11th, 2011 [June 11th, 2011]
- Update on Libya, Radiation in Japan, Tramatic Brain Injury treatment and more, 03/23/2011 - June 12th, 2011 [June 12th, 2011]
- Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center - Finding Your Path - June 12th, 2011 [June 12th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 5 - Doctor Kohn, Chicago Neurologist - June 16th, 2011 [June 16th, 2011]
- The struggle to treat traumatic brain injury - June 17th, 2011 [June 17th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Speaks about ProTECT trial at UC Health University Hospital - June 17th, 2011 [June 17th, 2011]
- Stem cell treatment for Brain Injury of Adrian - June 23rd, 2011 [June 23rd, 2011]
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - June 24th, 2011 [June 24th, 2011]
- Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury TBI - July 4th, 2011 [July 4th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 2 - Dr. Robert Kohn, Neurologist - July 6th, 2011 [July 6th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 7 - Doctor Kohn, MD, Neurology, Neuropsychiatry - July 14th, 2011 [July 14th, 2011]
- Neurofeedback Training and Treatment at Healing Unleashed in Denver Colorado - July 15th, 2011 [July 15th, 2011]
- Alexis Verzal takes independent steps - July 18th, 2011 [July 18th, 2011]
- The New WalkAide System: Advanced Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Treatment of Foot Drop - July 18th, 2011 [July 18th, 2011]
- Doctors Cool Newborn to Limit Brain Damage - July 19th, 2011 [July 19th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 6 - by Neurologist, Dr. Robert Kohn - July 24th, 2011 [July 24th, 2011]
- Brain injury and trauma treatment by homeopathy - July 31st, 2011 [July 31st, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 4 - Dr. Kohn, Neuropsychiatrist / Neurologist - August 9th, 2011 [August 9th, 2011]
- Preserving Hope, Predicting Health - August 17th, 2011 [August 17th, 2011]
- Sask Brain Injury Association - August 19th, 2011 [August 19th, 2011]
- Cognition and Mild Head Injury by Dr. Muriel Lezak - August 21st, 2011 [August 21st, 2011]
- Brain injury_Shawna_ USA_before stem cell treatment 1.wmv - August 25th, 2011 [August 25th, 2011]
- Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center - Recovery is a Journey - August 26th, 2011 [August 26th, 2011]
- Different types of Concussions by Dr. James Chesnutt.mov - August 30th, 2011 [August 30th, 2011]
- Brain injury_Shawna_ USA_after stem cell treatment 1.wmv - September 11th, 2011 [September 11th, 2011]
- With Brain Injuries, Soldiers Face A Battle For Care - September 23rd, 2011 [September 23rd, 2011]
- Tripler Medical Center Treats Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - September 24th, 2011 [September 24th, 2011]
- Sessions' Traumatic Brain Injury Amendment to DOD Appropriations - October 2nd, 2011 [October 2nd, 2011]
- Using Stem Cells for Treatment of TBI | Dr. Charles Cox | Research Trials - October 5th, 2011 [October 5th, 2011]
- Healing brain injuries - October 8th, 2011 [October 8th, 2011]
- Veterans Services at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center - - October 8th, 2011 [October 8th, 2011]
- Hope Beyond Trauma - October 9th, 2011 [October 9th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 3 - by Neurologist Dr. Robert Kohn - October 10th, 2011 [October 10th, 2011]
- Understanding and Improving Vocational Outcomes following Traumatic Brain Injury - Video - October 16th, 2011 [October 16th, 2011]
- LI facility dedicated to Terri Schiavo - Video - October 17th, 2011 [October 17th, 2011]
- Treating Traumatic Brain Injury with Neurotopia - featuring Holden McCray - October 18th, 2011 [October 18th, 2011]
- Brain Injury Survivors: Adriana Villar (Making a Difference: Story 1) - Video - October 21st, 2011 [October 21st, 2011]
- Fabio - brain injury - Video - October 23rd, 2011 [October 23rd, 2011]
- The Latest Developments in Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment - Video - October 25th, 2011 [October 25th, 2011]
- Stem Cell Treatments and Brain Damage Video of MRI of Brain Chambers WWW.STEMCELLREGENMED.COM - Video - October 29th, 2011 [October 29th, 2011]
- Military lags on promising treatment for brain-injured soldiers - Video - November 6th, 2011 [November 6th, 2011]
- Brian Moylan (TBI survivor) talking on treatment from the NHS - Video - November 10th, 2011 [November 10th, 2011]
- Brain Injury Experts at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital - Video - November 12th, 2011 [November 12th, 2011]
- H200 Hand Rehabilitation System - Testimonials - Clinical Focus - Video - November 13th, 2011 [November 13th, 2011]
- Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation - Video - November 16th, 2011 [November 16th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation using MediTouch HandTutor - Video - November 18th, 2011 [November 18th, 2011]
- Brain Injury Treatment Success | College Station Chiropractor Dr. David Bailey - Video - November 30th, 2011 [November 30th, 2011]
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) corrects brain-injury. - Video - December 7th, 2011 [December 7th, 2011]
- Story of a Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery with Hyperbaric Oxygen (Part1/4) - Video - December 8th, 2011 [December 8th, 2011]
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Brain Injury - Video - December 10th, 2011 [December 10th, 2011]
- Redwood Extended Care Facility - Brain Injury Services - Video - December 10th, 2011 [December 10th, 2011]
- What If... Brain Injury Rehabilitation - Video - December 17th, 2011 [December 17th, 2011]
- Dangers in Self Medication - Young Adults with Lyme Disease - Leo J. Shea, III, PhD - Video - December 18th, 2011 [December 18th, 2011]
- Reducing Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the US - Video - December 19th, 2011 [December 19th, 2011]
- Traumatic Brain Injury - Part 8 - Dr. R. Kohn, MD, Neurology - December 21st, 2011 [December 21st, 2011]
- Brain injury rehabilitation using Wii recreational therapy - Video - December 24th, 2011 [December 24th, 2011]
- CNS President/CEO Dr. Mark Ashley discusses how research shapes brain injury rehabilitation - Video - December 29th, 2011 [December 29th, 2011]
- Albert James De Meillon-Traumatic Brain Injury-Part 1 - Video - January 1st, 2012 [January 1st, 2012]
- Hope Beyond Trauma_Janie Smith - Video - January 10th, 2012 [January 10th, 2012]
- Neurofeedback adhd - Video - January 11th, 2012 [January 11th, 2012]
- We are the World, We ARE The Children - Video - January 11th, 2012 [January 11th, 2012]
- New Hopes for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury - Video - January 11th, 2012 [January 11th, 2012]
- NeuroRestorative's Robin Ray Featured on ABC in Southern Illinois - Video - January 13th, 2012 [January 13th, 2012]
- Careers at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center - Video - January 26th, 2012 [January 26th, 2012]
- Chris Persel discusses what makes CNS a leader in brain injury rehabilitation - Video - January 27th, 2012 [January 27th, 2012]
- Care for catastrophic injuries, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury - Video - January 27th, 2012 [January 27th, 2012]
- Military Tests Pressurized Chamber to Treat TBI - Video - January 27th, 2012 [January 27th, 2012]
- Richmond Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Applaud White House Research Initiative Targeting Veterans’ Health Issues - January 28th, 2012 [January 28th, 2012]
- Protect Your Brain...Why? - Video - January 30th, 2012 [January 30th, 2012]