This book presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to the rehabilitation of
acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors. Medical and clinical specialists will receive a deeper
understanding of not only each other's roles but of their complementary functions in this
field. Many case examples are provided illustrating a wide range of challenges and stages of
recovery. This edition features 3 entirely new chapters and multiple updated chapters by new
and returning authors.Featured in the coverage: The role of Robotics in acquired brain injuryA
comprehensive chapter on physical therapy in ABIOutstanding recoveries woven together by a
video news producer who recovered from a meningioma State of the art updates on neurosurgery
neurology physiatry neuropsychiatry and neuro-optometry.Updated chapters on neuropsychology
speech-language and occupational therapies including new technology and approaches as well as
evidence based practicesPsychosocial challenges and treatment following ABIThe importance of
family as team membersPost rehabilitation options and experiencesAcquired Brain Injury: An
Integrative Neuro-Rehabilitation Approach 2nd edition provides clarity and context regarding
the rehabilitation goals and processes for rehabilitation specialists interdisciplinary
students of neuro-rehabilitation as well as practicing clinicians interested in developing
their knowledge in their field.
