Neurological Rehab

Many neurological conditions can benefit from rehabilitation therapy. Saint Thomas Health's Inpatient and Outpatient Life Therapies offers a comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy program, for patients with neurological conditions such as:

• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Parkinson's
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Balance Disorders
• Spinal Cord Injuries

Our therapists can provide care which will help the individual progress toward a more independent level. Our therapists specialize in neurological treatment, are involved in research and stay abreast of current treatment approaches using evidence-based practice. We are able to address a wide variety of individual needs ranging from the person who requires assistance throughout the day, to the person ready to return to work. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions in order to carry over newly learned skills at home.

Our therapists evaluate the specific needs of the patient, and select a technique or a combination of techniques to serve the individual's needs. Our disciplines include:

Physical Therapy

• Gait analysis and training to promote improved skills for walking
• Balance training (fall risk reduction)
• Transfer training (sit to stand, wheelchair to bed or chair, floor to stand)
• Equipment for mobility
• Joint range of motion, strengthening and endurance
• Patient and family education

Occupational Therapy

• Treatment activities to promote functional use of the hand and arm, which can include:
  • Strengthening and range of motion
  • Coordination training
  • Customized or prefabricated splinting
• Self-care skills (activities of daily living) training, including: dressing, bathing, toileting, self-feeding
• Home management, leisure and work skills training
• Functional cognitive/safety training
• Adaptive equipment for self-care and home management
• Patient and family education

Speech Therapy

• Articulation and voice improvement
• Aphasia/Language therapy
• Cognitive retraining for memory, attention, executive functions
• Swallowing therapy
• Patient and family education

For more information, go to www.sthslifetherapies.com.