McLaren Health Care
Neurological Rehab

Neurological Rehab

Neurological Rehab Goal

McLaren aims to maximize a person’s functional mobility, minimize a person’s deficits, enhance his/her quality of life and regain his/her independence when suffering from a neurological disease.

Common injuries / diseases treated include:

• Stroke (CVA or TIA)
• Spinal Cord injury
• Traumatic Brain injury
• Amputation (Upper or Lower Extremity)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease

Treatment can include:

• Muscle Re-education is used to improve your ability to move and use your affected arm and/or leg, by a physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapist.
• Therapeutic exercises can improve a patient’s overall strength and improve overall cardiovascular fitness/endurance
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Mobility Trainingis provided by physical and occupational therapists, in order to improve each patient’s ability to transfer, walk and manage all daily activities like dressing and bathing.
• Bracing may be used in order to protect joints and positioning in an affected arm and/or leg, either by physical and occupational therapist or orthotist.
• Speech Therapy will be provided as appropriate to assist with cognitive issues, along with any swallow problems that may have occurred as a result of the neurological disease.
• Modification of Leisure activities will assist with alternatives or modifications to current or new leisure interests.
• Patient education is given to understand disease process and disease progression, reduce complications, joint protection, family education to assist with care at home, and safe, proper use of assisted devices.