What to Expect at Inpatient Acute Rehab
When you first arrive, we’ll assist you in getting settled into your room and becoming familiar with all aspects of our inpatient rehabilitation program. After that, you may be asked to participate in a series of evaluations to help us get more familiar with you and your specific needs. These assessments will be an important part of putting together your personal goals and treatment plan and getting you started on your road to recovery.
Most patients receive a minimum of three hours of therapy each day for at least five days a week. Therapy takes place in individual and group settings, and sessions are scheduled for various times throughout the day. We encourage your loved ones to be part of your rehabilitation program, and to offer encouragement and observe therapy sessions. With your permission, family members are also welcome to speak with staff and ask any questions they may have about your progress.
Who’s on Your Care Team?
You’ll have a specialized care team of rehab experts who meet regularly to discuss your progress, plan your therapy sessions, and help you reach your goals. The team includes:
Doctor
Your physician has specific experience in rehabilitation medicine and will coordinate your overall treatment program.
Patients also have access to our internal medicine doctors as well.
Case Manager/Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Your case manager and/or social worker and/or discharge planner (varies by facility) will work together to help you find the services you need, create plans for your treatment and recovery, and help you complete a safe transition from the inpatient therapy program to home.
Physical Therapist
Your physical therapist will coach you through exercises designed to help improve your balance, strength, and endurance. Physical therapists will also work with you to decrease pain and improve range of motion, mobility, and functional skills.
Speech-Language Therapist
Your speech therapist will help you work on your communication, memory, hearing, and problem-solving skills.
If you have difficulty swallowing, the speech therapist will also address this.
Occupational Therapist
Your occupational therapist will help you become more independent by teaching you new ways to perform daily tasks, including bathing, dressing, eating, and preparing food, so that we can help you return to a more normal daily routine.
Rehabilitation Nurses
A team of rehab nurses will work together to provide around-the-clock personal care.
They’re also an excellent resource of information for you and your family during your stay with us.
What should you bring?
Here are a few suggestions on what to bring to make you stay with us more comfortable and productive:
Please keep all valuable items, such as money and jewelry at home. You will not need them at our location, and we don’t want you to lose track of them during your stay. Note: Staff may be required to check personal electrical equipment for safety prior to being approved for use.
Sample daily schedule
Though your schedule will be customized to meet your individual needs and goals, here is an example of what your day might look like during your time with us:
Morning
- Your nurse will start your day with medications and/or any needed medical treatments.
- Nursing or therapy staff will assist you as needed with getting clean, dressed and to the restroom.
- Breakfast is served consisting of your choices from the menu.
- You will have therapy scheduled throughout the day. Therapy usually begins between 7 & 9 a.m.
Evening
- Your nurse will end your day with medications and/or any needed medical treatments.
- Nursing or therapy staff will assist you as needed with getting clean, dressed and to the restroom.
- Dinner is served consisting of your choices from the menu.
Rehab After Stroke
Inpatient rehabilitation helps stroke patients achieve the highest level of function possible and allows them to adjust to any mental and physical changes they may have after a stroke. Inpatient rehabilitation can also help the patient relearn skills that were lost or weakened after the stroke.
Most important, the quicker you enter rehabilitation therapy, the better chance you have of recovery. In fact, it has been shown that the sooner a person starts inpatient rehabilitation, and the more time they spend on therapy each day after an illness or injury, the better their recovery is likely to be.
Results may vary by individual patient and facility.
What Should You Look for in a Stroke Recovery Program?
While treatment varies from patient to patient, all patients should participate in exercises that help with their individual problems. Therefore, comprehensive rehabilitation therapy should focus on the specific areas that will help you return to your normal daily activities. To accomplish this, you should look for a rehabilitation provider that offers care for your individual needs and includes programs focused on improvements in:
- Sitting
- Balance
- Walking
- Getting in/out of bed, or chairs
- Swallowing
- Proper Diet
- Speech
- Memory
- Dressing, Bathing and Daily Life
Our inpatient rehabilitation programs are designed to help patients improve in all of these areas. Our team of medical experts is trained in helping neurology patients achieve the best recoveries possible so that you can get back to a more normal daily routine as soon as possible.
Rehab After Neurological Impairment
Neurology rehabilitation is a doctor-supervised program designed for patients with injury to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. People with neurological injuries or diseases sometimes have difficulty moving freely, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. Rehabilitation facilities that specialize in these types of injuries or diseases focus on improving function and helping patients return to a more normal life.
Although there are more than 600 neurological diseases, common diagnoses include:
- Parkinson’s
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Myopathy
Most important, the quicker you enter rehabilitation therapy, the better chance you have of recovery. In fact, it has been shown that the sooner a person starts inpatient rehabilitation, and the more time they spend on therapy each day after an illness or injury, the better their recovery is likely to be.
Results may vary by individual patient and facility.
What Should You Look for in a Neurology Recovery Program?
While treatment varies from patient to patient, all patients should participate in exercises that help with their individual problems. Therefore, comprehensive rehabilitation therapy should focus on the specific areas that will help you return to your normal daily activities. To accomplish this, you should look for a rehabilitation provider that offers care for your individual needs and includes programs focused on improvements in:
- Sitting
- Balance
- Walking
- Getting in and out of bed
- Swallowing
- Proper Diet
- Speech
- Memory
- Dressing, Bathing and Daily Life
Our inpatient rehabilitation programs are designed to help patients improve in all of these areas. Our team of medical experts is trained in helping neurology patients achieve the best recovery possible so that you can get back to a more normal daily routine as soon as possible.
Rehab After Medical and Debilitating Conditions
Debility rehabilitation helps patients relearn or improve skills they may have lost due to muscle weakness and low endurance after a long period of injury or illness. Just as a weight lifter who skips the gym for a few months loses muscle mass, debility patients experience muscle loss from being confined to a bed or a chair for a long period of time. Rehabilitation programs can improve strength to help the patient return to a more normal life.
Many different types of patients can be given a debility diagnosis. Some of the most common reasons for general debility are related to heart problems, lung problems, or ongoing to physical pain. It is important to treat any physical debility with inpatient therapy, because doing so can increase the chances of returning to a more normal life.
Most important, the quicker you enter rehabilitation therapy, the better chance you have of recovery. In fact, it has been shown that the sooner a person starts inpatient rehabilitation, and the more time they spend on therapy each day after an illness or injury, the better their recovery is likely to be.
Results may vary by individual patient and facility.
What Should You Look for in a Rehabilitation Program?
While treatment varies from patient to patient, all patients should participate in exercises that help with their individual problems. Therefore, comprehensive rehabilitation therapy should focus on the specific areas that will help you return to your normal daily activities. To accomplish this, you should look for a rehabilitation provider that offers care for your individual needs and includes programs focused on improvements in:
- Sitting
- Balance
- Walking
- Getting in and out of bed
- Swallowing
- Proper Diet
- Speech
- Memory
- Dressing, Bathing and Daily Life
Our inpatient rehabilitation programs are designed to help patients improve in all of these areas. Our team of medical experts is trained in helping patients achieve the best recovery possible so that you can get back to a more normal daily routine as soon as possible.
Rehab After Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Impairments
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation is a doctor-supervised program designed for patients with impairments or disabilities due to disease, trauma, or other issues related to muscles and bones. A complete musculoskeletal rehabilitation program may improve function, reduce symptoms, and restore a patient’s independence.
Many different types of patients can be given a musculoskeletal diagnosis, which can affect joints, muscles, nerves, and other parts of the body. Some of the most common problems in this area are related to bone fractures, joint replacements, spinal injuries, and arthritis. It is important to treat any physical debility with inpatient therapy, because doing so may increase the chances that you can return to a more normal life.
Results may vary by individual patient and facility.
What Should You Look for in a Rehab Program?
While treatment varies from patient to patient, all patients should participate in exercises that help with their individual problems. Therefore, comprehensive rehabilitation therapy should focus on the specific areas that will help you return to your normal daily activities. To accomplish this, you should look for a rehabilitation provider that offers care for your individual needs and includes programs focused on improvements in:
- Sitting
- Balance
- Walking
- Getting in and out of bed
- Swallowing
- Proper Diet
- Speech
- Memory
- Dressing, Bathing and Daily Life
Our inpatient rehabilitation programs are designed to help patients improve in all of these areas. Our team of medical experts is trained in helping patients achieve the best recovery possible so that you can get back to a more normal daily routine as soon as possible.