Brain Injury Medicine & Rehabilitation

Return to a higher level of independent living following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Seek the help of brain injury medicine and rehabilitation specialists at Burke Rehabilitation in the New York metropolitan area.

Accredited Care at Burke

You can trust our qualified staff for care that’s tailored to your needs, keeps you safe and improves your health in measurable ways. Burke is accredited by The Joint Commission and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Types of Brain Injuries

Burke Rehabilitation treats:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – Blow or jolt to the head that can cause bruising, torn tissue, and bleeding, leading to long-term complications (side effects)
• Non-traumatic brain injuries – Brain damage resulting from an illness, infection, loss of oxygen, metabolic disorder, aneurysm, or cardiac arrest

Who Needs Brain Injury Medicine?

We can help people 16 and older who experience any of these issues after a brain injury:

• Physical symptoms, like headaches, vomiting, dizziness, or problems with speech
• Sensory symptoms, like sensitivity to light or sound, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears
• Memory or concentration problems
• Mood swings or mood changes
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual

Benefits of Rehabilitation

After completing rehabilitation, you may:

• Be able to complete self-care skills, like eating, dressing, and bathing
• Have better cognitive skills, like reasoning, focusing, and problem-solving
• Have less pain
• Improve the quality of your life
• Increase stamina and mobility
• Speak and communicate more clearly
• Live a longer, healthier life

Inpatient Brain Injury Medicine

We want to help you achieve the best mental and physical recovery possible and return to an active, productive lifestyle. Your care team will:

• Achieve your best outcome with comprehensive care, including concussion management
• Communicate with your family
• Help set goals and track your progress
• Prepare you and your at-home caregiver for the next phase of brain injury rehabilitation

• Patient-Centered Care

  Your personalized brain injury treatment plan addresses physical and mental concerns while preventing additional complications. Your rehabilitation team will:

  • Evaluate your health and abilities
  • Help you set and achieve goals
  • Provide occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language and swallowing therapy as needed
  • Teach you and your family about your condition

• Brain Injury Experts

  Your family-centered care team works together to adjust your care plan as your needs and goals change throughout recovery. Your team may include:

  • Neurologists and other specialists
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Nurses
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physical therapist
  • Recreational therapist
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Social worker or case manager
  • Speech-language pathologist