Oregon Brain Injury Rehab Clinic Adds Physical Therapist Trained at the Mayo Clinic

Aug. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- (Portland, OR) --- Ruth Holloran, DPT, has been hired by Progressive Rehabilitation Associates as a physical therapist for their Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, (BIRC).
Holloran earned her DPT from the Mayo clinic with an emphasis on neurologic rehabilitation. Her clinical interests include brain injury, spinal cord injury, and balance disorders.  She also has research interests in neuroplasticity. When away from the clinic, Holloran enjoys spending time with her husband and baby girl; hiking, trail running, gardening, creative writing, and dancing.

Each BIRC team member, in addition to being an expert in his/her own field, understands critical aspects of every other discipline represented on the team.  The BIRC team members work together to formulate the treatment plan, establish measurable goals and monitor client progress.

BIRC Clinical Director, Alana Raber, PhD said that PRA was pleased to hire someone of Holloran's caliber.  “Ruth has a resume filled with neuro-rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation, with great skills in balance interventions and movement disorders. We are happy to have her join our outpatient brain injury rehabilitation team!"

BIRC programs are accredited by the Commission of the Accreditation of Rehabilitation facilities, (CARF).  CARF is the "Gold Standard" for rehabilitation facilities.  It requires stringent and exacting standards of excellence in every aspect of professional conduct, treatment and business operations.

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Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC is a recognized and accredited medical rehabilitation center specializing in pain management, work hardening, and acquired and traumatic brain injuries. All programs utilize comprehensive treatment plans to achieve patient goals: improving physical or cognitive abilities, reducing and controlling pain, returning to work, improving function and quality of life. Website: www.progrehab.com