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Why Choose Encompass Health for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Where you recover after a spinal cord injury matters. At CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health, we understand the unique challenges caused by a spinal cord injury and are committed to providing the most advanced rehabilitative care. Our team of experts will develop an individualized treatment plan to help you regain strength to achieve your maximum level of mobility and independence.

Our Approach to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

When it comes to caring for spinal cord injuries and conditions, our experts know success lies in compassionate, specialized care including:

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Physical, occupational and speech therapy

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24-hour nursing care

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Regular physician visits*

*This hospital provides access to independent physicians.

 

Rehabilitation to Reach Your Goals

By combining speech, occupational and physical therapy, our team of therapists will work with you on achieving your unique goals. When you choose CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health, you gain access to cutting-edge technologies designed to help you reach your fullest potential.

Your spinal cord injury therapy could include:

  • Motor-skill exercises to improve muscle strength and coordination
  • Speech therapy to improve speaking and swallowing
  • Bowel and bladder training
  • Training for using a wheelchair and making transfers
  • Spasticity therapy uses exercises to ease muscle tension and help you regain fuller range of motion
  • Activities of daily living allow patients to practice daily household and lifestyle tasks such as dressing, cooking and driving.

We Use Advanced Technologies to Treat Patients Affected by Spinal Cord Injuries

When you choose CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health, you gain access to cutting-edge technologies designed to help you reach your fullest potential. Our therapy gyms are well-equipped with technology that helps with:

  • Mobility
  • Balance and fall prevention
  • Driving
  • Speech and language delays
  • Increasing independence in activities of daily living
  • Ambulation with and without prosthesis
  • Blood circulation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Swallowing
  • Walking
  • Sensory training
  • Memory and cognition

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