Johns Hopkins rehabilitation professionals work closely with stroke patients and their families to restore mobility and function, improve communication, and prevent the development of post-stroke complications. We provide a seamless continuum of care, starting immediately after the stroke occurs and continuing through inpatient rehabilitation, discharge to home, and outpatient management. Acute Inpatient Services . Once the stroke patient's medical condition has been stabilized, the rehabilitation process commences. Patients are evaluated and treated by members of an interdisciplinary team specially trained in the management of stroke.
Physical therapists address problems with mobility, ambulation, positioning, and strength.
Occupational therapists address upper extremity weakness and work to restore activities of daily living including eating, bathing, grooming and dressing. Speech-language pathologists address problems with communication, cognition, and swallowing. A psychologist and neuropsychologist are available to identify and help manage affective and cognitive problems beginning at the onset of treatment. They also provide all-important emotional support to patients and their families. Social workers and case managers assist with discharge planning and community reintegration.