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Stroke: Rehabilitation Is Key to Regaining Abilities 
If you or someone you know
suffers a stroke, you may feel
frightened, frustrated or
depressed by physical or mental
limitations. Life may not be the
same after a stroke, but survivors
can make progress regaining abilities
and independence with post-stroke
rehabilitation.Rehabilitation is coordinated by physicians, therapists and nurses trained to help patients achieve the best possible long-term outcomes. Sessions may be designed to help patients relearn basic activities such as eating, getting dressed and using the bathroom. Therapy may also focus on speech problems or skills needed to drive or return to work. Stroke rehabilitation doesn't reverse the damage of a stroke, but it can help survivors build strength and confidence to live independently. Stroke-Related Disabilities The brain is damaged when a stroke occurs, causing varying degrees and types of disabilities in survivors. A stroke survivor may be faced with one or more of the following challenges: Paralysis or loss of motor control, usually on one side of the body. The face, arms, legs or entire side of the body may be paralyzed or weak. Stroke patients may also have problems with swallowing, coordination and balance. Sensory disturbances and pain can interfere with a person's ability to feel pain, temperature and touch. It is also common to experience numbness or odd sensations in a paralyzed or weakened limb. Language problems due to stroke hinder the ability to speak, write and understand language. At least 25 percent of all stroke survivors are affected by language impairments.* Thinking and memory impairments may be apparent with shortened attention spans, loss of short-term memory and difficulty learning new tasks. Swallowing may be affected due to the stroke. Emotional disturbance and personality changes may be caused by the physical effects of brain damage. A rush of emotions – anxiety, anger, grief, etc. – is a common psychological response after suffering a stroke. Depression is also commonly experienced by stroke survivors, and can be treated with medication and/or counseling. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Rehabilitation Options The good news is that stroke rehabilitation can help restore many of the self-care abilities, mobility, communication, cognitive and social skills. Rehabilitation may begin when your doctor determines you're ready. This may be 24 to 48 hours after a stroke, with the first therapy sessions taking place while you're in the hospital. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital has an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit that cares for patients suffering from a stroke and Outpatient Services for patients who return home after a stroke. Stroke rehabilitation services include:
Compassionate Care San Jacinto Methodist Hospital delivers fast, expert care when treating life-threatening strokes. But exceptional care doesn't end there. We are committed to connecting patients with rehabilitation services to help reach their full potential in recovery. Call 281-420-8677 for information on Outpatient Services or 281-420-8640 for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
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