Aster Hospitals offers a comprehensive neuro rehabilitation, patient-based program that is specially designed and supervised by Physiatrist/ Rehabilitation physician for patients suffering from any neurological disorder, injury, or disease.
Through personalised treatment plans, advanced procedures and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we are committed to empowering our patients on their journey to
- Maximise recovery
- Improve function and
- Enhance overall quality of life
Conditions that can benefit from comprehensive neuro rehabilitation
Several problems with the nervous system, namely degenerative diseases, disorders, injuries, trauma, structure defects, and tumors, can have disabling effects on the nervous system.
The conditions that can be helped with the comprehensive neuro rehab are:
● Bacterial infections such as encephalitis, meningitis, and brain abscess viral infections such as polio
● Vascular disorders:
- Ischaemic stroke, caused by blood clots
- Haemorrhagic stroke, caused by a severe bleed in the brain
- Subdural haematoma due to a bleed between the dura mater and skull
- Transient ischaemic attacks
● Trauma:
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
● Neuromuscular disorders:
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
● Structural disorders:
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cervical spondylitis
- Bell's palsy
● Degenerative diseases:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disorder that causes the motor neurons to die
- Huntington's disease, an inherited disease that causes breaking down of nerve cells
● Paediatric conditions
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Myelomeningocele and other spinal dysraphism
- Cerebral palsy
- Neuromuscular disorders (eg Muscular dystrophy)
- Developmental disorders
Multidisciplinary Team approach
Neurorehabilitation is a complex and multifaceted process that requires a collaborative effort from a team of experts.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Rehabilitation physician or Physiatrist
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapist
- Respiratory therapist
- Speech and swallow therapist
- Rehabilitation nurse
- Neuropsychologist
- Orthotists and prosthetist
- Dietician
- Recreational therapist
Individualised Treatment plan
We, Physiatrist and our team conducts thorough assessments to evaluate the patients strength, challenges and functional ability allowing to create a customised rehabilitation program.
These treatment plans are dynamic and may evolve over time as the patient progresses through different stages of recovery. This ensures that they receive the most effective and appropriate interventions at every stage of their rehabilitation journey.
Comprehensive services
For the success of any neurological disorder, disease, or injury, the best possible treatment outcome always requires a solid supplementary therapy.
The main goal of an excellent neurological rehabilitation program is to help the patient achieve the highest level of function, indolence and quality of life possible
Pain relief and overall general health is of utmost importance. The ultimate goal of such programs is to improve the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of a patient's quality of life in every way possible.
Physical therapy- Targeted exercises, manual techniques and modalities to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination
Occupation therapy- Strategies and interventions to enhance activities of daily living such as self-care, homemaking, work related tasks, cognitive function, vocational skills and independence. Customised wheelchair as per patients requirements are provided. Interventions to address memory, attention, problem solving, executive function and other cognitive impairments
Speech and swallow therapy- Assessment and treatment for communication disorders, swallowing difficulties.
Respiratory therapy- Led by a team of skilled respiratory therapist, we offer expertise in airway management including tracheostomy care, suctioning, non invasive ventilation. Through chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and airway clearance devises effective secretion clearance is promoted. Specialised procedures like weaning off tracheostomy tube are performed as per protocol.
Family Education and support
Assistive devices- access to innovative tools, devices and technology to help individuals with disabilities to perform activities of daily living and maintain independence and improve quality of living.
Advance Comprehensive Neurorehabilitation
We recognise the importance of innovative approaches in neurorehabilitation to maximise recovery outcomes for individuals with neurological conditions.
Our Interventional Neurorehabilitation Program integrates a wide range of procedures designed to target pain, restore function and improve quality of life.
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided procedures
- Peripheral nerve blocks- Suprascapular nerve block, Stallete ganglion block, wrist block for condition like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ Shoulder hand syndrome commonly seen in Stroke survivors.
- Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections- Regenerative medicine techniques aimed at stimulating tissue repair and promoting healing in injured or degenerated tissues
- Botulinum toxin injections- Botox are used for therapeutic purposes in the management of spasticity, dystonia.
Surgical Rehabilitation Services
Offers Comprehensive care for patients requiring surgical interventions to address complex medical conditions
- Pressure Ulcer Management- Surgical interventions may include would debridement, flap reconstruction and wound closure techniques.
- Tendon transfer surgeries- Involve the transfer of tendons from healthy muscles to restore function and improve mobility in patient with tendon injuries, paralysis or deformities.
- Soft tissue Release- These procedures are performed to release tight or contracted muscles, tendons or ligaments.
- Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Insertion- This is a surgical procedure used to deliver baclofen medication directly into the spinal fluid to manage severe spasticity associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
Conclusion
At, Aster Hospitals, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery from neurological conditions helping them achieve fullest potential and regain independence in all aspects of life.
FAQs
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What are the three basic concepts of neurological rehabilitation?
Handicaps, impairment, and disability are the three main concepts for opting for neurological rehabilitation.
What is the work of the support staff in a neuro rehabilitation program?
- Encourage the patient to perform daily tasks
- Help the patient perform daily tasks until they are more independent
- Help them with exercises and repeat movements
- Manage their diet and medication until the patient is more independent
- Provide updates to patients and families about health changes
Which type of therapeutic exercises are used to teach balance and posture?
- Body massages
- Pilates
- Yoga and meditation
How is cryotherapy used in neurological rehabilitation?
It is used to elicit muscle responses with the help of cold application. It is also used to tackle associated pain and swelling.
What are some of the devices used in a neurological rehab?
Unique medical implants, wearable devices such as brain simulators, micro, robotic systems, AI, generated speech devices, etc., are some of the devices used in a neuro rehab.
Which is the latest technology in neurological rehabilitation?
Robotic assistance for physiotherapy and exercises is the newest addition to neuro rehab programs.
What are the four stages of neuromuscular rehab?
- Control symptoms
- Improving mobility and flexibility
- Improving strength and balance
- Sport-specific training.
What is the prescribed duration for a comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program?
Typically, neuro physicians worldwide agree that a minimum of eight to twelve weeks of neuro rehab is required for mild to moderate cases. Severe cases of neurological rehab may require help for 6 to 12 months.
