SRC - Specialized Rehabilitative Care

Rehabilitation therapy for victims of stroke, broken bones, alzheimer's, wounds and other common diseases related to aging are available at most of our facilities.

Physical Therapy (PT)

For most patients, physical therapy (PT) is the cornerstone of the rehabilitation process. A physical therapist uses training, exercises, and physical manipulation of the patient's body with the intent of restoring movement, balance, and coordination. The aim of PT is to have the patient re-learn simple motor activities such as walking, sitting, standing, lying down, and the process of switching from one type of movement to another.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational therapy (OT) involves exercise and training to help the stroke or dementia patients relearn everyday activities such as eating, drinking and swallowing, dressing, bathing, cooking, reading and writing, and toileting. The goal of OT is to help the patient become as independent as possible.

Speech Therapy

Speech and language problems arise when brain damage occurs in the language centers of the brain. Due to the brain's great ability to learn and change (called brain plasticity), other areas can adapt to take over some of the lost functions. Speech therapy helps stroke patients relearn language and speaking skills, or learn other forms of communication. Speech therapy is appropriate for patients who have no deficits in cognition or thinking, but have problems understanding speech or written words, or problems forming speech. A speech therapist helps stroke patients help themselves by working to improve language skills, develop alternative ways of communicating, and develop coping skills to deal with the frustration of not being able to communicate fully.

With time and patience, many patients are able to regain some, and sometimes all, language and speaking abilities.

Psychological Therapies

Some patients require psychological or psychiatric help after a stroke or other major illness. Psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger, are common post-disability symptoms. Talk therapy, along with appropriate medication, can help alleviate some of the mental and emotional problems.