• The neuropsychologist is a licensed
counselor who will assist you in coping with
the difficulties after a stroke.
• The physical therapists focus on evaluating
physical function, applying therapeutic
treatments to reduce pain, maintain,
improve or restore physical functioning.
They provide one-on-one training with
walking, transferring, and other exercises.
The physical therapist will work closely with
other team members to create a realistic plan
that emphasizes activities to improve your
strength, endurance, range of motion, gait,
balance and senses. The exercises can be
done at the bedside or in an exercise area.
• Occupational therapists will work with
you to improve your independence with
daily living. They will help you regain
function and control of your upper body.
They will help your “re-learn” skills such as
personal grooming, preparing meals, and
housecleaning. Occupational therapists also
help you and your family by making changes
at home to increase safety, such as grab bars.
• Speech therapists will focus on evaluating
your communication abilities and
swallowing functions. They will work with
you to restore your verbal and written
communication and difficulties with
memory and problem solving. If you have
swallowing difficulties, they help you
with exercises to restore your swallowing
abilities to keep you safe during meals.
• Rehabilitation Nurse will work with
the therapist and rehab physicians in
developing and meeting therapy goals.
therapies may be required if your condition is
unstable. Visitation times are posted on the
unit and in written material provided by the
nursing staff.
Stroke Unit
You will need portable cardiac monitoring
called telemetry. The nursing staff will work
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