Stroke and Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation starts in the hospital as soon as possible after the stroke. In
patients who are stable, rehabilitation may begin within two days after the
stroke has occurred, and should be continued as necessary after release from
the hospital.
Depending on the severity of the stroke, rehabilitation options include:
- a rehabilitation unit in the hospital
- a subacute care unit
- a rehabilitation hospital
- home therapy
- home with outpatient therapy
- a long term care facility that provides therapy and skilled nursing care
The goal in rehabilitation is to improve function so that the stroke survivor can become as independent as possible. This must be accomplished in a way that preserves dignity and motivates the survivor to relearn basic skills that the stroke may have taken away; skills like eating, dressing and walking.
Depending on the severity of the stroke, rehabilitation options include:
- a rehabilitation unit in the hospital
- a subacute care unit
- a rehabilitation hospital
- home therapy
- home with outpatient therapy
- a long term care facility that provides therapy and skilled nursing care
The goal in rehabilitation is to improve function so that the stroke survivor can become as independent as possible. This must be accomplished in a way that preserves dignity and motivates the survivor to relearn basic skills that the stroke may have taken away; skills like eating, dressing and walking.
Local Support
Rebounders
Stroke Support Group*
Auburn University, 36849 (334) 844-9529 HealthSouth Lakeshore Stroke Support Group* Birmingham AL, 35209 (205) 868-2493 UAB SRC Bold Strokes Support Group* Birmingham AL, 35249 (205) 996-2440 Cullman Regional Med. Ctr. Stroke Support Group* Cullman AL, 35056 (256) 775-7946 HealthSouth Rehab Stroke Support Group* Dothan AL, 36301 SAMC Stroke Support Group* Dothan AL, 36301 (334) 712-3726 * Denotes meetings are open to community. |
Stroke Survivor and Caregiver*
Mobile AL, 36607 (251) 435-3034 University of South Alabama Medical Center* Mobile AL, 36617 (251) 471-7671 Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Stroke Support Group* Phenix City, AL 36867 (334) 732-2262 Amazing Caregiver Support* Tuscaloosa AL, 35401-5311 (205) 758-2108 West Alabama Stroke Support Group Tuscaloosa AL, 35406 (205) 522-5040 |