Choose Better Care at Encompass Health Sugar Land

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At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land, the emphasis is on rehabilitation. Encompass Health realizes that effects of a stroke are as unique as each patient, and that many conditions experienced after one may improve with a specialized, multi-disciplinary therapy plan.

When choosing Encompass Heath Sugar Land for inpatient rehabilitation, patients receive a care plan tailored to their needs, led by an interdisciplinary team made up of doctors, nurses, therapists, dietitians, case managers and more.

By combining speech, occupational and physical therapy, the team of therapists will work with the patient on achieving their unique goals. Encompass Health’s functional approach to therapy means nothing is forgotten, not even the daily activities that may seem small on the surface. The stroke program is designed to help patients adjust to the emotional and physical changes following a stroke, and includes patient and family education, support groups, respiratory therapy, neuropsychology and innovative technology to help patients achieve their greatest level of independence.

Know the Guidelines

Where patients choose to continue their stroke recovery and rehabilitation matters. According to the 2016 adult stroke rehabilitation guidelines released by the American Heart Association, whenever possible, stroke patients should be treated at an inpatient rehabilitation facility rather than a skilled nursing facility. While at an inpatient rehabilitation facility, a patient participates in at least three hours of rehabilitation a day from physical, occupational and speech therapists. Nurses are available around the clock, and doctors typically visit daily.

For more information, visit encompasshealth.com/sugarlandrehab.