Deans' stroke musings: Our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams are dedicated to providing expert and coordinated care to help you return to the highest level possible of independence, functioning and mobility

Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

What this blog is for:

My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams are dedicated to providing expert and coordinated care to help you return to the highest level possible of independence, functioning and mobility - Spectrum Health

You will notice NOT ONE factual piece of results of their interventions is listed. And this page was deleted on the web.

Our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams are dedicated to providing expert and coordinated care to help you return to the highest level possible of independence, functioning and mobility - Spectrum Health

When a stroke occurs, injury to the brain may affect how you move, think, feel or behave. The outcome from a stroke is different for everyone. Because each person’s recovery is unique, we create an individualized treatment plan to help you and your family gain strength and confidence to return to the activities you enjoy.

Our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams are dedicated to providing expert and coordinated care to help you return to the highest level possible of independence, functioning and mobility. Your care may include neuropsychology, physical, occupational and speech therapy, recreational therapy, music therapy, clinical nutrition and case management and social work. Our treatment interventions are designed to maximize your abilities and may include one or all of the following, depending on your needs.
To ensure a smooth transition home, we involve your family or caregiver in your recovery process and provide education and resources to help you adjust to the changes related to your psychological and social needs, as well as your new roles and responsibilities.

Features of Stroke Rehabilitation

Activities of Daily Living
We have fully furnished spaces where our occupational therapists help you practice essential daily tasks to help you prepare for your transition home. These activities include dressing, grooming, shopping, cooking and eating.
Communication and Cognition Therapy
Our speech therapists evaluate your skills in speaking, thinking, listening and understanding and will develop a plan to improve these areas. They will also evaluate and treat dysphagia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. In some cases, they may use assitive communication devices and/or technology like VitalStim® that can help accelerate strength in the throat muscles.
Mobility
Our physical and occupational therapist will work to strengthen your core muscles and legs and to build endurance. They will also help you to learn to move safely between surfaces, such as from a wheelchair to a bed.
Recreational Activities
Our recreational therapists provide a variety of activities where you can explore your capabilities in a social and community setting. These include outings, cooking, art projects, gardening, fishing and more.