Saturday, June 23, 2012

Links

Brain Fingers - Brainfingers hardware and software allow you to control your computer totally hands-free. You can control most AAC software, educational software and video games.

Brain and Spinal Cord - Whenever a person or family is suddenly confronted with the world-changing experience of a catastrophic spinal cord injury or brain injury, there are a host of questions but seemingly few solid answers. These questions involve a wide spectrum of issues: health, rehabilitation, hope for recovery, current research, financial, legal, and the list goes on.

Hyperbaric Complete Wellness Medical Center - These are exciting times for The Complete Wellness Medical and Hyperbaric Center of Winter Park. We are proud to introduce the area's first Hyperbaric Center for Alternative Medical treatment, one of approximately 24 centers throughout the United States 

Ocean Hyperbaric Center - The Ocean Hyperbaric Center is believed to be the original center specializing in the neurological applications of hyperbaric oxygenation and the potentially recoverable brain.

H B O T Online - This site is designed to give both the expert and the lay person a clearing house of information for the benefits and applications ofHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Head and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Resources from FINR- The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR) isdedicated to excellence in the provision of rehabilitation, education and vocational services to both children and adult survivors of braininjury.

Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide - The purpose of all rehabilitation programs at the Centre for Neuro Skills is to reduce disabilities, maximize independence, and achieve the maximum possible quality of life for clients who have suffered braininjury within the client's existing financial constraints.

Rancho Los Amigos Coma Scale - The Rancho Levels, as they are called, are an assessment tool or scale that does not require cooperation from the patient. Rather, they are based on observation of the patient as he responds to environmental stimuli.

Glasgow Coma Scale - A Scale which evaluates the patient's level of awareness, which indirectly indicatesthe extent of neurologic injury. The scale rates three categories of patient responses; eye opening, best verbal response, and best motor response. The lowest score is 3 and is indicative of no response, the highest score is 15, indicates the patient is alert and aware of his or her surroundings.

Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation - The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR) has developed a comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation continuum of care offering specialized inpatient evaluation and treatment for both children and adults. Through a pre-admission evaluation and medical records review, FINR develops individualized treatment programs.

Traumatic Brain Injury - Common vision problems from stroke or T.B.I. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there are over 8 million head injuries each year with over 1.5 million of them classified as major injuries.

Mandy Bradshaw - Mandy Bradshaw is an amazing young woman who has touched many people's lives. She was severely injured in an automobile accident in August 1999 and continues to touch many people even now as they minister to her. Please pray for her complete recovery.

Ashly Ray - Dedicated In Loving Memory of my Daughter, Ashly 1992-2001. Her playful spirit lives on through this page. She will be deeply missed. Love, Daddy.

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center - Rancho Los Amigos has been one of America’s rehabilitation leaders for more than half a century.

Recovery Awareness Foundation – Surviving Brain Injury

Welcome to Jodi House - Jodi House is a nonprofit corporation established to provide servicesto brain injured adults.

Brain Injury Association of  Florida - The mission of this Association is to improve the quality of life for persons with braininjury and their families by creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, support services, and advocacy.

 MUMS National Parent to Parent Network - MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, rare or not so rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.

Quackwatch Home Page - Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions.

Coma Recovery Association - We are a not-for-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals.

Brain Injury Association USA Home Page - The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.

Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society - The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is the primary source of information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide.

  Florida Department of Health - Health andHuman Services.

The National Association for Child Development (NACD) - The National Academy for Child Development, is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their fullpotential.

Medscape Neurology– Medical links

1 comment:

  1. All these links have been checked and updated where necessary. We'll be adding new one's as we do the research and anyone can post suggestions!

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