Physician - Initially, emergency room and trauma physicians may be involved and then neurosurgeons and neurologists become the primary care physicians in the hospital. In the rehabilitation unit, a physiatrist will usually be the physician directing treatment. Consultants can include psychiatrists, neuro-opthamologists, internists, urologists, and other medical specialists, as needed. Physicians are usually charged with the overall care of the individual from a legal standpoint.

Nurse - Nurses provide direct care to the individual throughout the hospitalization and inpatient rehabilitation stays. Emergency, ICU, surgical, and neurological nurses may be involved in treatment in the hospital setting and rehabilitation nurses in the rehabilitation unit. Later on, home health care nurses may provide home care and treatment. Nursing care includes assistance in bowel and bladder programs, administration of medications, skin care, and health management.

Physical therapist (PT) - Physical therapists do comprehensive assessments of physical body functioning and provide movement and exercise therapy, for the lower extremities (legs) in particular, to facilitate recovery of strength, coordination, and speed of muscular activity. Therapy includes passive range of motion, guided, active range of motion, strengthening exercises, and assistance in walking.

Occupational therapist (OT) - Occupational therapists do comprehensive assessments of physical body functioning, but focus largely on the upper extremities (arms and hands) and perceptual (visual) skills. Occupational therapists also provide crucial assessment and training in doing activities of daily living such as eating, meal preparation, and driving.