Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at WestWay

Therapies

Moody Neuro at WestWay employs the most current, evidenced-based practices in order to provide the very best in care and programming to the residents. Residents receive individualized programming, one-to-one time with staff, access to the community and opportunities to be productive, including volunteer opportunities and on-site activities.

Neuropsychology & Counseling

Speech & Language

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Community Integration

Aquatic Therapy

Residential

Technology

Outpatient

Neuropsychology & Counseling

Following brain trauma or acquired brain injury, patients may exhibit modifications to behavior, emotion, and cognitive abilities. The field of ... Read More neuropsychology seeks to understand how these modifications are correlated with the brain injury, providing an informed pathway toward progress, and a most effective rehabilitation regimen. At Moody Neuro, our Neuropsychology Department contributes to client care in three important ways: (1) comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, (2) cognitive rehabilitation and (3) management of emotional and behavioral problems. Upon admission, every client participates in a detailed assessment of his/her cognitive and emotional status. This comprehensive evaluation assesses all aspects of an individual’s cognitive skills: attention, planning and organization, language, visual processing skills, motor and sensory functioning, and memory. Patient mood and personality are also assessed. The results of this evaluation provide information about the client’s cognitive strengths, which allows the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop maximally-effective treatment plans and prioritize interventions. In addition, the neuropsychology team assists the client in adjusting to his/her disability, manages undesirable behaviors, provide individual and group therapy to survivors, and conducts family therapy when necessary. Read Less

Speech & Language

The ability to communicate is a vital part of everyday life. However, when a person experiences an acquired brain injury, ... Read More fundamental components to communication such as speech, or even swallowing my not be possible. Therefore, it is important that throughout the rehabilitation process, compensatory strategies and alternative methods of communication that utilize a patient's existing capabilities are maximized and expanded upon. Our Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) Department evaluates and treats individuals with communication disorders including the ability to comprehend and express language. In addition to speech evaluations and treatment, speech language pathologists conduct swallowing evaluations and provide recommendations for meal preparation and food texture. The SLP department provides comprehensive augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations and conducts necessary treatment for individuals with persistent communication disorders. Read Less

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy plays a very important role in the rehabilitation process. Our Physical Therapy (PT) Department is committed to assisting ... Read More brain injury clients in fulfilling their goals related to their physical activity and motor control. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants evaluate and address physical limitations and functional movements (i.e., walking) by focusing on muscle strength, flexibility and balance. The physical therapy department helps to train survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families in exercise programs, gait training, mobility and balance training, safe transferring techniques and the use of assistive devices or adapative equipment that may be necessary for the client’s independent and functional living. Read Less

Occupational Therapy

The "occupation" in occupational therapy (OT) refers to more than just paid employment. It encompasses everything that "occupies" a person’s ... Read More time. In other words, all of the daily activities that are a part of “the job of living.” When people are unable to perform these activities, they need help in order to succeed, either from other human beings, mechanical devices, or both. At Moody, our Occupational Therapy Department works closely with individuals and their families to achieve optimal independence. Under the direction of licensed occupational therapists, clients will participate in programs designed to increase basic motor and cognitive skills, upper body strength, mobility, and the ability to safely perform activities of daily living. In addition, individual compensatory strategies are developed to match client and family needs. Clients receive specialized training and equipment to promote independence with activities of daily living. The focus of the services is to train upper extremity function, self-care skills (e.g., showering, dressing, grooming), and advanced living skills (cooking, housekeeping, money management, mobility). The OT Department uses both simulated (i.e., virtual reality) and real-life experiences for training purposes. Read Less

Community Integration

Community integration involves enabling individuals with a brain injury to live successfully in their community and participate fully in all ... Read More aspects of community life. This means more than a return to doing what they loved to do before the illness or injury. It involves the ability to live in the way the patient chooses to live without barriers. Moody Neuro fosters a patient's growth in their new life in the community as opposed to the nuances of the medical facility where they achieved medical recovery. Therapists at Moody Neuro work with patients to develop safe, productive leisure activities to improve quality of life. New activities are learned and old activities are re-evaluated to determine the need for assistance and/or adaptive equipment. Apartment trials are provided for patients who have demonstrated independent and safe behaviors on campus. While in the apartment, these patients are expected to engage in real-life scenarios (e.g., meal preparation and clean-up) with guidance from licensed therapists. Read Less

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is an appropriate and effective alternative to conventional land-based treatment. Research demonstrates that patients receiving aquatic rehabilitation regain ... Read More functional range of motion and gait at a faster rate than through conventional physical therapy alone. Aquatic rehabilitation takes advantage of the buoyancy and neutral warmth of the water to lessen the weight bearing status on the joints and maximizes functional movement of the extremities through fluid resistance, hydrostatic pressure or constant sensory input and specific gravity. The benefits include increased strength and endurance, range of motion, gait and balance, which result in the decreased need for patient compensation. Co-treatment is given by our Physical, Occupational and Recreational Therapy departments. Patients participate in aquatics groups focused on stretching and range of motion to active games and individual and team activities. Read Less

Residential

At Moody Neuro, the process of recovering from a brain-injury is comprehensive and immersive. As a result, it is necessary ... Read More that certain patients conduct post-acute rehabilitation, or receive long-term care in a residential setting. During their time at Moody Neuro, we strive to provide the highest-quality patient experience to the patient as well as peace of mind for their loved ones. Residential therapies encompass a wide array of activities each aimed a maintaining the comfort of patients while encouraging continued progress. Our Residential Department provides a full range of residential services for survivors of brain injury. They offer: round-the-clock supervision; observation and documentation of behaviors; assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs); ensuring the safety and security of clients; implementing treatment techniques; following therapist recommendations related to cognitive, behavioral, and physical limitations; assisting with toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene; providing feedback on the application of recommendations; aiding clients in attending scheduled therapy sessions and appointments; and assisting with the adjustment to a residential rehabilitation treatment setting. Read Less

Technology

Assistive technology includes any device utilized by an individual with a disability to maximize independence and allow for maximum community ... Read More reintegration. For brain injury survivors, assistive technology can be as simple and low-tech as a spiral notebook to help with organization and memory, or as sophisticated as a computer-powered vocal assistant to aid with communication. We also are able to identify clients who would benefit from our cutting edge treatment, such as robotics, to help with mobility. Moody Neuro’s rehabilitation program utilizes evidence based brain injury treatment assistive technologies and equipment as part of its comprehensive program. Every brain injury is unique, and holistic treatment generally requires a range of therapies and equipment. Innovative technologies complement the talents of our human staff, furthering our rehabilitation capabilities and value to the patient. Read Less

Outpatient

Based on the most recent program evaluation data, all residents at the WestWay facility and approximately 80% of residents currently ... Read More participating in the TideWay program have a TBI; approximately 10% of residents at TideWay have brain injuries from other etiologies such as anoxia, encephalitis, infectious disorders, etc., and approximately 10% of residents at TideWay have a spinal cord injury. Approximately 80% of residents are male, and the average age is approximately 45. Residents must be 18 years of age or older to reside in a long-term care program; no services are currently offered to children or adolescents. 2. Long-term care programs do not currently provide services to any resident with co-occurring limb loss, but services can be offered to persons with limb loss. 3. Long-term care services are offered to individuals with co-occurring spinal cord injury (SCI). Patient with SCI may have complete lesions at the cervical level but are not ventilator or oxygen dependent. 4. On a limited basis, the TideWay and WestWay programs also provide supervised living and case management services in off-campus apartments. 5. Both the TideWay and WestWay programs offer short-term respite services. 6. Moody Neuro at Galveston and Lubbock serve a diverse population of individuals with acquired brain injuries. As a result, we take necessary precautions to ensure that appropriate accommodations and/or modifications are addressed and made for their religious, cultural, and social needs. Such accommodations/modifications can include, but are not limited to, menu selections, attending/direct care services, use of a translator, and access to places of worship. Read Less

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at WestWay

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