The Importance of Comprehensive Post-Acute Stroke Program Standards
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- Written By: Allied Services Integrated Health
We understand that a stroke can instantly change the rest of your life. High-quality rehab will help ensure that you reach your full-potential recovery. But what kind of rehabilitation facility, care team, or medical provider is best for you or your loved one?
Dr. Michael D Wolk, an experienced Physiatrist certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, highlights important research that recommends Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities as the most beneficial for post-stroke recovery.
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How do you make decisions about stroke rehabilitation? The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association offer these free guides.
- Making rehabilitation decisions
- Adult stroke rehab and recovery guidelines
- Key recommendations for transitions in care
- Key recommendations for sensory impairment
- Learn more from the American Stroke Association
Inpatient Stroke Recovery at Allied Services
At Allied Services Integrated Health System, we provide comprehensive rehabilitation services in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Inpatient stroke rehabilitation is the first step in their recovery for many stroke patients. Our team will deliver specialized stroke rehab structured around the severity of the injury, the location and type of injury, and the patient's unique needs. Goals focus on assessing risk, promoting functional gains, and teaching the patient/family effective coping skills for life after stroke.
Our stroke recovery program offers specialized care with an important focus on the following areas:
- Behavioral and social judgment problems
- Memory Loss
- Cognitive deficits
- Muscle weakness or paralysis
- Confusion Speech and language problems
- Difficulty swallowing
- Emotional issues
- Difficulty walking
- Visual perceptual problems
To learn more about how we can help with stroke recovery, please call us at 570-348-1359 in Scranton and at 570-826-3885in Wilkes-Barre.
Outpatient Rehab Services for Stroke
At Allied Services, our Stroke Recovery Program includes comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services that help increase patients' independence and quality of life after a stroke. Our rehabilitation medical professionals are highly trained in treating stroke, whether in the days, weeks, or years following a stroke.
To learn more about how we can help with stroke recovery, please call us at 570-348-1360 in Scranton and at 570-826-3900 in Wilkes-Barre.
