What is neurological rehabilitation?
The goal of rehabilitation in case of nervous system diseases is likewise to restore the function of the nervous system as much as possible, to optimize everyday activities, and to achieve social participation to the highest degree possible. How does rehabilitation work? Rehabilitation aims to restore health in the best possible manner after the onset of neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease) or after a stroke. The goal is to restore the patient’s independence as much as possible. A rehabilitation team creates an individual treatment plan for each patient. After an initial examination, personal goals are defined. A rehabilitation stay usually lasts four weeks. During this time, the patient will receive at least two to three hours of therapy per day. Different phases of neurological rehabilitation Neurological rehabilitation consists of 7 phases: They are based on the severity of the neurological injuries and their symptoms. The...