The Stroke Center
 Rehabilitation
After suffering a stroke it's important to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible. Rehabilitation helps survivors:
- Regain body functions lost to stroke
- Cope with disabilities and depression caused by stroke
- Learn skills to resume daily routines and re-enter the workforce
Various types of rehabilitation specialists work with stroke survivors:
- Primary care physician or neurologist – tracks a patient’s health
- Rehabilitation nurse – works with the physician to ensure the recovery of functions after a stroke and oversees his or her progress in rehabilitation
- Physical therapist – helps the survivor regain functional mobility, such as ambulation (walking), and maximize independence
- Speech therapist – helps the survivor overcome speech or language impairments caused by stroke
- Occupational therapist – helps the survivor improve cognitive function and maximize independence, allowing him or her to perform everyday functional activities, such as eating and personal grooming
- Psychiatrist – helps the survivor cope with the depression and disabilities caused by stroke
For more information about the Stroke Center at The Miriam Hospital, please call 401-793-5533.
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