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Stroke A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Although a stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. Some of the disabilities that can result from a stroke include paralysis, cognitive deficits, speech changes, daily living difficulties, swallowing problems, and emotional adjustment. These deficits can present in varying degrees depending on the severity of the stroke and will impact the person's ability to function on a daily basis.Stroke Rehabilitation It is important to choose an appropriate comprehensive rehabilitation program to address the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that are taking place after a stroke. At New England Rehab Hospital the clinicians are experienced in neurologic rehabilitation which can improve the patient's functional outcome. Many of our clinicians are NDT and Neuro IFRAH certified which provides the clinicians with continued education in neurologic rehabilitation.The treatment team at New England Rehab Hospital meets once a week to discuss patient progress and recommendations for discharge from the hospital. Family and friends are an important part of the recovery process and are encouraged to participate in therapy. The treatment team consists of: Specialty Program At New England Rehab Hospital there is a Stroke Specialty Program which is dedicated to ongoing program development to improve the quality of life of our patients. The team provides treatments using new technology and devices and remains informed of the newest treatment concepts. Some of the unique services we provide are: How Can I Learn More For more information about our stroke rehabilitation program email us by accessing the "Contact Us" tab. Additional information about stroke can be found at www.strokeassociation.org or www.stroke.org.Success Stories at NERHP Stroke Survivor Strives for Normalcy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
