June, 2011
Brain Injury Survivor Takes New Steps
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Sean Carter's new morning routine begins with one slow step, but that little step could pave the way for a miraculous goal -- walking again. Carter can't walk or talk after the accident six years ago in north Texas. After being in a coma for weeks and stuck in silence for months, Carter's mom, Jenny, soon realized he could understand her. A computer voice system soon transformed his life after the accident. Read Full Article

February, 2011
Dr. Brent Masel Named BIAA National Medical Director
Dr. Brent Masel, president and medical director at the Transitional Learning Center at Galveston, Texas, has been named the National Medical Director for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Dr. Masel takes over from Dr. Gregory O’Shanick, president and medical director for Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, PC, who had served as BIAA’s national medical director for more than 14 years before becoming chairman of BIAA’s board this year. Read Full Article

November, 2010
TLC Joins Project Victory
The Transitional Learning Center (TLC) in Galveston, TX joined the Project Victory Program to provide residential services to program participants.

December 21, 2010
TLC Completed Installation of the Zero G.
There are only 7 of these systems installed in the world!
ZeroG™ is the world's most advanced overground gait and balance training system. It allows patients to safely practice intensive physical therapy early in their rehabilitation, a factor shown to be related to enhanced outcomes. Versatility of ZeroG promotes a wide-range of training possibilities. The system includes a dynamic body-weight support system that traverses along an overhead track while the patient is securely held in comfortable harness. Bioness Website

The Zero G will be used with service members requiring physical conditioning as well as those needing gait and balance training due to their combat injuries.

PRESENTATIONS

December 8, 2010
Nick Pastorek, PhD, neuropsychologist from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center presented to the Transitional Learning Center staff on mild brain injury in the current wars.

January 28, 2011
A Project Victory clinician spoke about combat stress at a conference for Special Forces family members in San Antonio, TX.