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Neurorehabilitation
We offer the latest neurological rehab treatments for multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain injuries and more.
Henry Ford Health’s neurorehabilitation team helps you regain the skills you need to return to a fuller, more independent life. Our neurological rehab therapists support you and your caregivers as you overcome challenges resulting from a traumatic brain injury, surgery, or a stroke or other neurologic condition.
Neurological rehabilitation: Why choose Henry Ford Health?
- Whole-person care: Our neurological rehab therapists evaluate all the ways a neurological injury or health condition is affecting your life. This includes assessing physical, mental and emotional barriers before working with you to develop a personalized care plan.
- Experienced team: Our neurorehabilitation therapists stay current on the latest evidence-based treatments, so you can receive the highest standard of care, and get improved function and the highest quality of life. This includes board certifications in neurorehabilitation and other certifications, such as Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG® therapy and PWR!Moves®.
- Convenient access: With locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan and the greater Flint area, we make it easy to find the neurorehabilitation care you need. Our large staff and extensive network mean you can get timely treatment near home, work or school.
- Integrated care: Our team includes physical, occupational and speech therapists. They work closely with board-certified neurologists, neurology nurses and other providers to maximize your mobility and function.
FAQs about neurorehabilitation at Henry Ford Health
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What Conditions Do Your Neurological Rehabilitation Therapists Treat?
We treat a wide range of neurologic conditions, including:
- Balance and vestibular (inner ear) disorders
- Brain or spinal cord injury
- Headaches and facial pain
- Neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
- Stroke
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What Treatments Does Your Neurorehabilitation Team Offer?
Our neurological rehab therapists work with you to meet goals that help you return to the activities that matter most. Whether that means walking your dog or returning to your job, we tailor treatment plans to fit your physical and cognitive needs.
During neurorehabilitation, we’ll work on:
- Strength and conditioning: We use passive and active exercise, manual therapy and strength training to increase your mobility and endurance, gradually returning you to weight-bearing activities. Your neurological rehab therapist will also work with you on stretching and range-of-motion exercises that can help with spasticity (abnormally tight muscles and involuntary movements).
- Gait and balance: Our neurorehabilitation team can help you stand and walk with more stability. We provide assistive equipment when necessary and reduce your risk for falls. Gait training helps with stroke-related drop foot, bradykinesia (slow movements) or hypokinesia (small movements).
- Sensory-motor retraining: We teach your brain and body to work together again. Biofeedback therapy helps us measure motor function and work on activities like reaching for and grasping objects.
- Basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL and IDL): We rebuild the skills you need to perform daily tasks, from dressing and bathing to driving and shopping. Therapists help you set clear goals for returning to your life at home, work, school or in the community.
- Cognitive function: Therapists help enhance your memory, focus and concentration. We also work through challenges with problem solving and decision making.
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What Do I Need to Start Neurological Rehab?
- Get a referral: A referral for neurological rehabilitation that’s dated and has been signed by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner within the last 90 days.
- Make an appointment: With this referral, you can schedule an appointment by calling one of our locations, or through your Henry Ford MyChart account.
- Provide your information: Either way, our team will gather information from you about your condition and referring provider, and will also verify your insurance coverage.
- Start your neurorehabilitation treatment: Then you’ll be paired with the most appropriate therapist for your needs and start your therapy.
You should also plan to attend regularly scheduled neurological rehab appointments to ensure that you get the most out of treatment.
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