What Are The Different Levels Of Stroke Rehabilitation?
January 10, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 99 ⚊ OTHER
Acute rehabilitation, which often begins shortly after the stroke occurs, is for patients who have significant disabilities and can tolerate an intensive rehab program. The patient is evaluated by a number of rehabilitation providers, such as physicians, a physical therapist, a speech therapist and so on, depending upon needs. The patient typically participates in three to four hours of therapy per day, five days per week, for two to three weeks. This team then develops specific rehab goals and a timeline for transitioning to another rehab setting or back home.
The next level, subacute rehabilitation, is usually provided in community facilities such as nursing homes, which offer one to two hours of therapy per day. These facilities can often keep people for months, and this is typically most appropriate for those who cannot tolerate a more intense rehabilitation program.
