STROKE & NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION
A stroke or Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) can be a life-changing event. Proper care, from the outset, is critical in maximizing recovery of function in these patients. All patients with neurological conditions are treated by Neuro Developmental Techniques (NDT) trained and certified therapists who focus on measurable, functional improvements in those areas most necessary for regaining independence. Stroke Rehabilitation at PVHMC offers a continuum of care available to patients as they progress from inpatient status ... to the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) ... and through their outpatient recovery.

Inpatient Rehabilitation…
If a stroke requires admission to the hospital, rehabilitation begins immediately. Highly experienced therapists specially trained in stroke rehabilitation develop and share with the patient the plan of treatment and expectations. Our long-term goal is to return patients to their maximum level of function, emphasizing safety, education and independence. The hospital stay is usually brief and when appropriate, we will facilitate a smooth transfer to the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) for more comprehensive and aggressive rehabilitation.

The Transitional Care Unit…
The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) on the sixth floor offers many benefits. Physicians can conveniently follow their patient’s progress. Communication and continuity between patients and therapists while discussing progress and planning upcoming treatment goals is enhanced. Families are encouraged to attend both the treatment and the interdisciplinary meetings to discuss the patient’s progress and ask questions. Therapists on the TCU have advanced training and experience in stroke rehabilitation. Custom treatments using specialized equipment and techniques are tailored to each patient and the focus is on returning patients to their prior level of function. The patient, family, and “rehabilitation team” (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Nurse, Discharge Planner, and Physician) all work together to achieve the most successful outcome possible. Our focus is on achieving meaningful, measurable, and functional improvements while minimizing the length of stay. Prior to discharge, family or caretaker training will be arranged to ensure a safe transition to home.

Outpatient Rehabilitation…
Upon discharge from the TCU, the rehabilitation team determines the patient’s need for ongoing rehabilitation as an outpatient at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Our comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services include Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy … all offered with the highest quality of care and the convenience of timely communication between therapists who treat patients during their inpatient or TCU stays and those who provide outpatient treatment. Patient and family goals are established and progress is assessed during each treatment. With advanced handling techniques and high-tech equipment such as the Balance Master by Neurocom, therapists can challenge the patient’s potential for maximal recovery.