NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION

The Providence Hospital Neurological Rehabilitation outpatient team can provide services based on current research for anyone with these problems or diagnoses:

Problems: • Walking, balance or dizziness • Caring for yourself • Dressing, bathing • Preparing meals • Speaking or understanding language • Swallowing • Thinking

Diagnoses: • Stroke • Neuropathy • Multiple Sclerosis • Gullian Barre’ Syndrome • Parkinson’s Disease • Spinal Cord Injury • Traumatic Brain Injury • Any neurological condition that compromises function

For more information on the Providence Hospital

Neurological Rehabilitation Program please contact

Providence Hospital Rehab Services at (251) 633-1440.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL

6801 Airport Blvd.Mobile, AL 36695

Phone: (251) 633.1440Fax: (251) 631.1434

www.providencehospital.orgOvercome, Recover, Restore

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Providence Hospital Neurological Rehabilitation Outpatient Services provide an individualized program for people with neurological disorders or who have lost function due to a long term illness.

The team will evaluate the patient to determine functional limitation or weakness. The team works closely with the patient, family/caregiver, and the physician.

Services include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy.

Speech Therapy Speech Therapy concentrates on swallowing function, communication, and thinking. The patient may need help restoring his/her swallow. They may also need help with understanding spoken language, expressing themselves through speech and language, as well as, improving thought organization and problem solving.

Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy concentrates

on upper body strengthening, fine motor skills, and activities of

daily living such as getting dressed, preparing a meal, eating, and

hand writing. They also work on thinking skills like preparing a

grocery list or following a recipe.

Physical Therapy Physical Therapy concentrateson strengthening, balance and coordination to enhance function and reduce the risk of falls. Patientsreceive a one-on-one evaluation, and treatment programs are individualized to meet their specific needs.