Customized Head Injury Program (CHIP)
Back in Motion’s Customized Head Injury Program (CHIP) is focused on early intervention services—including assessment and treatment—for people who have sustained mild to moderate brain injuries or illnesses. Helping clients to understand their injury, maximize their function, and return to work are our goals. The program is composed of interventions that address the following:
- Functional deficits resulting in an inability to return to work
- Physical impairments as a result of neurological injury
- Cognitive deficits, fatigue, and behavioural/personality changes
- Medical issues associated with the injury or illness, such as musculoskeletal, neurological, vestibular, and/or substance abuse
- Clients’ understanding of their head injury and the healing process
Our Team
- Neuropsychologist
- Physician
- Physical & Occupational Therapist
- Cognitive Therapist
- Counsellor
- Kinesiologist
Program Description
Interdisciplinary Treatment Services
Interdisciplinary Treatment Services involve a
clinic-based active program,
with
services tailored to each client’s condition. The
program includes some or
all of the following:
- Injury specific and general exercise programs for musculoskeletal injury and overall conditioning
- Vestibular physical therapy treatment to improve balance and dizziness
- Work simulation programs to increase tolerance for vocational activities
- Individual cognitive training to establish appropriate compensatory strategies
- Counselling sessions to cope with emotional and behavioural sequelae of injury
- Neuropsychological sessions to provide ongoing education on head injury and recovery
- Group education and relaxation sessions
- A job site visit to determine job demands, provide job coaching, and explore return to work opportunities
- Return to Work Monitoring
- Medical Follow-up as needed
Customized Assessment & Treatment Services
Other assessments and treatments services are available and are selected
on a customized basis, following communication between the referral source
and the clinician. These include:
- Concussion Screen
- Medical Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Assessment
- Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment
- Comprehensive Neuro-Occupational Therapy Assessment
Single Discipline Interventions
In addition to the assessment and interdisciplinary treatment services listed
above, single discipline interventions can also be provided. These consist of:
- Physical Therapy
- Vestibular Physical Therapy
- Neuro-Occupational Therapy
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Neuropsychological/Psychological Therapy
Referral Contact
Back in Motion Rehab Inc.
210-7525 King George Blv.
Newton,BC V3W 5A8
Lesley Norris
Tel: 604-547-8008
Fax: 778- 593-0226
Funding
CHIP is not covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP) of British Columbia. Approved third party payment is required.
