Rehabilitation Services at Saint Francis Medical Center plays an important role in the comprehensive Neurosciences Institute program, as the two groups seamlessly work together in restoring the health of brain, spine and nerve patients. Some of the services available for Neurosciences patients include:
Aquatic therapy
Aquatic therapy facilitates basic treatment techniques used in the gym by including the properties of water (buoyancy, resistance, support and warmth) to challenge and strengthen the patient's balance, coordination, muscle, endurance, range of motion and tone.
Neuropsychology services
As the only provider in the region with both a neuropsychologist and a behavioral psychologist on staff, Saint Francis Medical Center provides expert care for patients suffering from emotional/cognitive problems due to bodily injury. Inpatient rehabilitation staff helps patients develop coping skills, establish appropriate expectations and modify their lifestyle in accordance with any physical limitations to maintain a positive outlook on life.
Occupational therapy
Focused on increasing independence and improving quality of life, occupational therapists and assistants at Saint Francis Medical Center develop individualized treatment programs for patients to help them reach goals in regard to the social, emotional and physiological effects of illnesses and injuries, including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia. Caregivers also assist patients in restoring daily living activities, such as self-care, work and leisure.
Physical therapy
Through the use of exercises and applications that promote and restore normal function and development, physical therapists and assistants at Saint Francis Medical Center help patients overcome injuries and other physically debilitating conditions.
Recreational therapy
Saint Francis Medical Center's recreational therapy caregivers work with patients to improve skills and provide information needed to ensure successful adjustment into their home or community environment.
Speech therapy
Saint Francis Medical Center provides speech evaluations and assessments of language and swallowing, as well as all areas of speech pathology. After an initial assessment is completed, a plan of care is established with input from the patient's family.
For a complete listing of Saint Francis' Rehabilitation Services, click here.