Stroke & Other Neurological Conditions

Aims

Our neurological rehabilitation service aims to achieve the best possible recovery and the most independent lifestyle for people following a stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions.

Through comprehensive assessment, provision of a wide range of therapies and with assistance to resume a fulfilling lifestyle we strive to ensure the best outcome for each individual patient.

Our facilities are all on one site and include:

Physiotherapy rooms
Gymnasium
Hydrotherapy pool
Activities areas
Computer retraining areas
Daily living skills training rooms

Suitable patients

People who have recently been impaired as the result of a neurological condition. Impairments may include reduced balance, hand function, speech, memory and/or concentration, walking, and emotional or behavioural problems.

Members of our team

Rehabilitation physician
Rehabilitation nurses
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Speech pathologist
Psychologist
Social Worker
Exercise Physiologist

Some of the things our patients do

Physical re-training and conditioning, often involving a special gym and activity program
Retraining in day to day skills, including areas such as driving, home and leisure activities
Developing problem solving skills and learning to compensate for memory difficulties
Exercise to restore speech and language skills such as clarity of speech
Receive help with swallow problems for example altering foods or posture
Learn to use any equipment, home modifications or support services we have arranged
Supportive adjustment and educational counselling to help clients in dealing with the complex and broad issues associated with neurological problems
Exercises and activities at home after leaving The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre

To make a referral

We accept referrals from medical practitioners, allied health professionals, nursing staff and insurance companies. Individuals and families may also make referrals. To make a referral, simply call (03) 9566 2777.

Further information for health professionals

Patients referred to our neurological programs receive a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary assessment in the physical, cognitive, emotional, functional, vocational and recreational areas. A rehabilitation plan is drawn up and regularly reviewed at team meetings. The involvement of the patients family is encouraged. Continuity of care is achieved through the provision of inpatient and outpatient programs and planned discharge that includes referrals to community services.

Return to work rehabilitation, driver assessment and training and follow-up review are available through The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre. Tools such as the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and SF36 are used to measure the effectiveness of interventions.



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