Neuro-rehabilitation
Neuro-rehabilitation

Neurological Institute

Neuro-Rehabilitation Program

  • Overview
  • Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Meet Our Team

Diagnosis & Treatment

Diagnosis with Neurorehabilitation

On entering the Neurorehabilitation program, each patient is fully assessed by the nursing team and a consultant physician. Next, the physician refers the patient for a more detailed assessment by the appropriate specialists in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech and language pathology/therapy.

Results are reviewed by the multidisciplinary team to determine if any additional tests are needed and to tailor a treatment plan for the patient. The team then discusses the treatment plan, which is always based on the patient’s specific goals, with the patient and family members. Treatment goals and plans are jointly established with the patient.

Treatment with Neurorehabilitation

After the treatment plan has been designed, specialized caregivers in the following areas begin to provide treatment to achieve their goals:

  • Physical therapy (PT): Aims to improve impairments related to physical movements, such as gait, balance, postural control and vestibular function etc. PT in neuro rehabilitation may be indicated following an injury or neurological condition and is part of a wider comprehensive neuro rehabilitation treatment plan.
  • Occupational therapy (OT): Aims to improve function in everyday tasks, by promoting independence where possible. OT addresses underlying causes of functional loss such as muscle weakness, strength and cognition that affects daily living. OTs train patients in techniques for daily function and to navigate their home and work environment.
  • Speech and language therapy: Aims to improve swallowing and or communication difficulties that may arise.

Progress on achieving treatment goals is carefully monitored and shared with the patient and family. Patients and families are taught self-management techniques and therapeutic exercises and adaptive strategies.

Patients are discharged from the Neurorehabilitation program when all goals have been achieved, a different level of care is required, or when no further improvement is noted in response to all appropriate interventions.

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Meet Our Team

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of neurorehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Neurological Institute Neurorehabilitation program brings together a range of specialisations specific to the patient’s needs.

Caregivers involved in patient care for this program may include:

  • Neurorehabilitation physician
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech and language pathologists
  • Specialty trained nurses
  • Psychologists
  • Nutritionists

The Neurorehabilitation program provides therapy services that include but are not limited to:

  • Tone management
  • Pain management
  • Gait training
  • Upper extremity rehabilitation
  • Communication rehabilitation
  • Dysphagia management
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Visual rehabilitation training
  • Activities of daily living
  • Functional mobility
  • Equipment prescription and training
  • Recommendations for environmental modifications and adaptations
  • Self-management

The Neurorehabilitation program team works closely with specialists, including neurointensivists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and hospitalists.

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