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Stroke care specialties:

Neurology ?
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Neurology
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats stroke and other problems involving the brain and nervous system.
Occupational medicine ?
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Occupational medicine
An occupational therapist will look at your ability to do everyday activities and help you regain as many daily living skills as possible.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
A physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, may lead your stroke recovery team.
Physical therapy ?
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Physical therapy
A physical therapist can treat problems with balance, coordination and strength you have after a stroke.
Speech therapy ?
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Speech therapy
A speech-language pathologist can help you regain language skills or teach you other ways to communicate after a stroke.

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Stroke rehabilitation options

Some stroke patients do not need ongoing rehabilitation. However, if you need ongoing rehabilitation, you have four options.

The type of rehabilitation you receive depends on your ability to take part in therapy, your medical and nursing needs and your caregiver.

Hospital rehabilitation programs

These are for patients who need doctor and nurse care every day. These programs are done in special rehabilitation hospitals or in acute care hospitals.

Patients stay in the hospital where they undergo therapy. Patients must be in therapy for at least three hours each day.

Nursing home or skilled nursing facility

Patients stay in the nursing home for 24-hour care.

Nursing homes offer different programs. Some offer full rehabilitation while others offer limited services.

Outpatient programs

These are for patients who live at home. They go to the hospital for care during the day.

Home care

These programs let patients receive services in their own homes.

 

 

Source: Allina Patient Education, Understanding Stroke: Information about Stroke and Recovery, third edition, ISBN 1-931876-13-4

First published: 02/01/2006
Last updated: 02/01/2006

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts

 

 

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