Neurological rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation is a specialized process of treatment designed for people with diseases, injury, or disorders of the nervous system. Neurological rehabilitation can often improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient.

Overview

Neurological rehabilitation is a doctor-supervised program designed for people with diseases, trauma, or disorders of the nervous system. Its purpose is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life — physically, emotionally, and socially.

Types of Disorders

Neurological disorders that may benefit from neurological rehabilitation may include, but are not limited to, the following conditions:

• Stroke
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Brain Injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson's Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Rehabilitation Team

The neurological rehabilitation team may include, but is not limited to, the following healthcare professionals:

• Neurologist
• Physiatrist
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Dietitian

Treatment Approaches

Treatment approaches in neurological rehabilitation can include:

• Physical Therapy: To improve strength, mobility, and fitness.
• Occupational Therapy: To improve the ability to perform daily activities.
• Speech-Language Therapy: To improve speech and language skills and swallowing problems.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation: To improve memory, attention, perception, learning, planning and judgment.
• Vocational Rehabilitation: To provide work-related support and training.

See Also

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Neurology
• Neuroscience