[Video] TEDTalk – Occupational Therapy and Neuroplasticity After Brain Injury

Posted on 21 Aug, 2020 in TBI,Ted Talk by

Dr. Shawn Phipps

Learn how an OT helps a client with brain injury get back to work using a unique approach that uses the brain’s ability to reorganize and reshape connections, known as neuroplasticity.

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Why We Like This Video:

Occupational therapists are on the front lines working with brain injury. Difficulties OTs face with patients with brain injury include not only the physical challenges related to brain injury but cognitive. Occupational therapists can help patients with brain injury get back into their community by providing their clients with a  customized cognitive rehabilitation plan that targets both the difficulties and successes a client has.

Christine Campbell

Christine is HappyNeuron Pro’s Marketing Specialist. People with intellectual disabilities have a special place in her heart. Growing up with a sibling with an autism diagnosis and intellectual disability influenced the way she views life. She is passionate about educating people about health and sharing cognitive tips.

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