Clinical Offerings
The NICoE delivers a broad range of patient- and family-centered assessments and clinical offerings, encompassing traditional medicine, advanced diagnostic techniques, and integrative medicine.
Assistive Technology
Uses technology, such as mobile apps, to help patients become more independent and help with problems related to memory, overall wellness, and medication
Audiology/Vestibular Services
Examines, tests, and treats hearing and balance problems that patients may experience due to TBI
Biofeedback
Uses electrical sensors that help the brain receive information about the body to better control bodily functions, such as heart rate
Brain Fitness Center
Offers computer-based programs and activities that support improved cognitive functioning
Case Management
Exercised throughout patients' time at the NICoE to make sure their treatment plan is followed properly
Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN)
Uses virtual reality to help patients with TBI-related problems, such as movement and balance
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Helps individuals restore functioning and compensate for cognitive deficits
Creative Arts Therapy
Promotes creative expression through art, music, writing, dance, and other artistic modalities to help patients express themselves in new ways and improve their quality of life -- psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Creative Arts Therapy at the NICoE is comprised of the NICoE Healing Arts Program
Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation
Offers training and treatment geared towards helping patients regain the ability to drive their car following a TBI (NICoE Outpatient Services only)
Family Education
Teaches patients and families problem-solving and coping skills
Family Counseling
Helps patients and family members improve communication, coping skills, and problem-solving techniques, resolve conflicts, and increase understanding of their loved one's experiences and feelings
Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS)
Creates virtual environments to help patients regain confidence and improve their shooting skills
Integrative Health
Teaches patients mind-body skills and offers treatments such as acupuncture, nutritional medicine, yoga, and meditation
Neuroimaging
Uses various techniques and technology to examine the structure and/or function of the brain
Neurology
Specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions of the brain and nervous system, focusing on post-traumatic headaches
Neuropsychology
Diagnoses and conducts testing to assess behaviors related to brain function and TBI
Occupational Therapy
Evaluates abilities needed to perform functional daily-living tasks including self-care, home maintenance, work performance, and community involvement (NICoE Outpatient Services only)
Optometry
Examines eyes and diagnoses and treats eye diseases
Patient Education
Informational courses supplement patients' treatment with knowledge about TBI and understanding of their injury
Physical Therapy
Helps treat physical injuries and balance issues that impact daily life
Primary Care Coordination
Includes daily healthcare coordination by all providers involved in the patient's case, including specialist care that the patient may need
Psychiatry
Addresses emotional or behavioral concerns to improve well-being
Psychotherapy
Uses psychological methods to improve an individual's well-being and mental health to resolve or mitigate troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills
Recreational Activities
Uses fitness, leisure, education, and recreation activities to build self-esteem, promote independence, and help patients express themselves (NICoE Outpatient Services only)
Sleep Medicine
Identifies and treats sleep problems to help improve patients’ sleep patterns, energy levels, and mood
Speech-Language Pathology
Helps treat TBI-related speech, communication, memory, and attention problems
Spiritual Counseling
Offers individualized counseling to maximize the healing process (optional)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Provides initial vocational rehab services for patients transitioning to veteran status. Serves as a resource for active-duty patients looking to transition to the civilian sector in their future