Neurological Rehab in Arizona: What is it and Will I Need It?
Neurological rehab in Arizona can be especially beneficial for people who are recovering from several types of neurological conditions. If your doctor has recommended it for you or a loved one, it’s important to know what it entails and how it can help. At Santé, neurological rehab is one of the many services our skilled team of professionals provides.
What is Neurological Rehab?
Neurological rehab is a doctor-supervised program that is specifically designed to help people with diseases, injuries, or disorders of the nervous system.1 The goal of neurological rehab is to reduce symptoms and help patients function better. The types of treatments will vary from patient to patient and depend on what areas of the body the neurological condition affects.
Conditions That Can Benefit from Neurological Rehab in Arizona
Patients dealing with a variety of neurological conditions can benefit from neurological rehab in Arizona. These include 2:
- Brain injury
- Aneurysm
- Brain Tumor
- Meningitis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epilepsy
- Encephalitis
- Stroke
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
Besides these conditions, patients who show a variety of symptoms that can indicate issues with the nervous system may also benefit from neurological rehab. These symptoms can include:
- Muscle weakness and pain
- Difficulty walking
- Trouble swallowing or speaking
- Visual impairments
- Vision problems or eye-hand coordination issues
A doctor’s evaluation of these symptoms and the above conditions will determine whether a patient needs and will benefit from neurological rehab.
What Does Neurological Rehab Include?
When patients enter a neurological rehab program, the goal is to improve their quality of life and return to the highest levels of function and independence possible. To make this happen, neurological rehab programs consist of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to each patient’s needs. To reach these goals, a neurological rehab program can include [2]:
Physical Therapy
This can help to treat patients with a disease or injury that led to pain, loss of strength, range of motion, or balance. The goal is to help patients move as much as possible and complete physical tasks.
Occupational Therapy
This part of a neurological rehab program can help patients do daily tasks (also known as activities of daily living) like eating, getting dressed, and bathing.
Speech-Language Pathologists
These team members help patients with speaking and thinking skills. Many times, patients who have had a stroke, brain injury, or other changes to their nervous system can benefit from speech therapy. Speech-language pathologists also help patients who may have difficulty swallowing.
Neuropsychologists
Neuropsychologists see patients with cognitive and/or behavioral issues that are a result of a brain injury, stroke, or other illness. They help patients adjust to new levels of their abilities and may recommend other types of treatments, such as stress reduction and cognitive therapy.
A rehab program may include one or several types of therapy mentioned above. No matter what the rehab program includes, it’s important to remember that rehab can be hard work, physically and mentally. It takes time and can be tiring and frustrating. Patients are learning how to use their bodies in new ways and re-learn skills.
Contact Us Today
At Santé, our team understands the time and care that neurological rehab services involve. We have a team of therapists and medical professionals who are ready to develop the best course of treatment for you or your loved one.
We have four convenient locations in Chandler, Mesa, Surprise, and North Scottsdale, Arizona, and also offer home health care. No matter where you are receiving services, you can count on Santé for top-quality care. If you or a loved one needs neurological rehab in Arizona, call us today to learn more about our programs.
Sources:
[1] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/neurological-rehabilitation
Dan is Vice President, Marketing of the Alumus family of companies. A Seattle native, he earned his BA in Humanities and Political Science at Evergreen State College. He started his career as a newspaper columnist, eventually transitioning into marketing and tech writing for Microsoft and several other startups. He later launched a successful creative agency focused on branding, digital marketing, and content production in Los Angeles, where he worked for several nursing and behavioral health clients, eventually becoming the National Marketing Director for one of them.
He has taught Vipassana mindfulness meditation and MBSR and spends whatever free time he has with his son snowboarding, hiking, and camping in the mountains.
