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Intensifying Functional Tasks for Brain Injury Recovery
The chapter explores co-treating with physical therapists to intensify functional tasks for individuals with brain injuries, such as climbing ladders and mowing lawns. Emphasizing collaboration and patient-centered care, it focuses on principles like intensity, salience, and specificity in treatment to engage patients in challenging yet meaningful activities. The importance of occupational therapy in enhancing practical life skills like self-defense and emergency preparedness is underscored, advocating for trying new strategies to improve client care and therapist competence.