Dedicated Treatment for Stroke Recovery

Stroke rehabilitation is specialized care that helps a person recover from a stroke. The main goals of stroke rehabilitation are to promote healing of the injury, treatment of sequelae, prevention of complications, and patient and family education with the aim of re-integration back into the community.  At Penn State Health, the program is provided by an interdisciplinary team of physicians who specialize in rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychologists, nutritionists, nurses and recreational therapists. Working together, they deliver holistic care that maximizes each patient’s health and quality of life.

Complete Care to Restore Independence

Because a stroke affects the brain, it can impact several body functions, including movement, speech, memory and behavior. Proper stroke rehabilitation treats these complications so patients can recover as much function and independence as possible.

Our comprehensive stroke care includes:

• Adaptive equipment assessments to support independence
• Nutrition therapy for address common stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
• Physical and occupational therapy to relearn motor function and activities of daily living
• Medical management of sequelae of stroke, such as spasticity
• Speech therapy to address problems with speech and swallowing

Support Throughout Your Recovery and Beyond

We provide care from initial hospitalization through rehabilitation and beyond. Our providers work with all other stroke care specialists at Penn State Health to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible. Once patients are released from the hospital, they continue receiving care through our outpatient services which include physician follow-up, as well as ongoing therapies.

Why Choose Penn State Health for Stroke Rehabilitation

CARF-Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Program

Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital program has met the thorough standards for stroke recovery care set by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). As a CARF-certified facility, we are recognized for our high-quality stroke rehabilitation services and successful patient outcomes.

Support Groups

Support groups provide an opportunity to share your feelings and connect with other patients and caregivers who are experiencing similar struggles.

Learn more about support groups offered