New Tools for Neuro Rehab Patients

Recent additions to the Inova Rehabilitation Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital provide advanced diagnostics and treatment for patients recovering from neurological injuries. These include a new driving simulator and a NeuroCom balance system.

Driving Simulator

The driving simulator is a resource for patients who are seeking further evaluation to ensure their safety and readiness to return to driving. The system mimics real-life driving situations with live visual and motor feedback to the patient’s every move, enhancing the detail of the assessment and overall outcomes.

“Our driving simulation program is not only geared toward improving physical ability; it’s also about the cognitive ability to recognize dangers,” says Brandy Bush, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS, Senior Occupational Therapist for the Neuro Outpatient Rehabilitation Program. “That is what makes our program innovative; it gives us a way to help our patients prepare and test their driving skills.”

NeuroCom

To help those with balance and mobility impairments, the new NeuroCom system allows the clinician to assess the extent of the patient’s visual, motor and sensory deficits and design an effective treatment program. The system can then be used to maximize a patient’s balance reactions, safety and functional recovery.

“This tool helps us to determine where we need to focus treatment for the best possible outcomes,” says Tera Jenkins, PT, DPT, Clinical Education Coordinator. “It also helps us to demonstrate the patient’s progress for optimal decision-making and functional outcomes.”

In Need of Rehab Care?

The Inova Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a specialized facility dedicated to the inpatient and outpatient recovery of people from Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area with brain, stroke, spinal cord, orthopedic, neurological and workplace injuries.

To learn more about our accredited and highly renowned rehabilitation services, visit www.inova.org/irc.