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An internet-based evaluation system for postacute acquired brain injury

James Malec (RHI), Tom Murphy (CEO, Inventive Software Solutions, Philadelphia), John Seely and Jeff Gau (Oregon Research Institute, Eugene) Phase II STTR, funded by National Institute for Neurological Disease and… Read More

A New Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury Irritability and Aggression

Irritability and aggression are problems that greatly affect the lives of many people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. There has been little research to help guide… Read More

An Exploration of the Hypocholinergic Hypothesis of Delirium following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Jacob T. Kean, Ph.D., Principal Investigator Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often causes delirium (confusion and sometimes agitation) in patients recovering from these types of events. One of the neurochemical systems… Read More

Brain Injury Coping Skills Group For Improving Self-Efficacy And Adjustment In Individuals With Brain Injury And Their Caregivers

Samantha Backhaus, Ph.D. (Principal Investigator)   Rehabilitation and recovery after brain injury can be delayed by distress and impaired coping among these patients and their caregivers. A pilot study conducted… Read More

Creating a structured interview to improve the reliability and psychometric integrity of the Disability Rating Scale

Flora Hammond, MD (PI; RHI/IU PM&R), James Malec (RHI/IU PM&R), John Whyte (Moss Rehabilitation, Philadelphia), Joseph Giacino (Spaulding Rehabilitation, Boston), Jerry Wright (Santa Clara Valley, San Jose) The Disability Rating… Read More

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RHI Athlete Jon Mize: Just A Note to Say ‘Thanks’ For Your Support! December 1st, 2011

Thanks to all the other RHI athletes, friends and the RHI Sports Program for your amazing support this year.

This past September I earned the opportunity to compete for a slot to represent the USA in the 2012 Paralympics. I will be competing in a trials event in April to see who gets that slot. Of course, I have lots of training to do between now and then to make sure I earn my way to the 2012 Paralympics in August.

Meanwhile, I have competed in the 2011 Parapan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. I was ranked third going into eliminations and had a tough match where it came down to a single arrow shoot off at 70 meters. I shot a solid ten but my opponent also shot a ten and was closer to center by a 1/4 inch so I was unable to make it to the medal matches.

I did gain more experience in high pressure situations which is always valuable, especially as I look ahead to the USA trials event in April for the Paralympic games in London. I look forward to the upcoming competitions, and thank you all again for your support!