Stroke Recovery Scranton & Wilkes-Barre

Specialized Stroke Rehabilitation Services

At Allied Services Integrated Health System, our Stroke Recovery Program includes comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services that help to increase the independence and quality of life for patients after a stroke. Our rehabilitation medical professionals are highly trained in the treatment of stroke, whether in the days, weeks, or years following a stroke.

Stroke rehab in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre focuses on addressing the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional effects of a stroke. We understand the impact these can have on patients and their family, and our stroke rehab teams are here to help with your recovery.

To learn more about how we can help with stroke recovery, please call us at 570-348-1360.

Helping You Recover Faster

At Allied Services, our rehab professionals are highly trained in the treatment of stroke. Our Stroke Rehab team develops individualized treatment plans and utilizes advanced therapeutic methods and technology to support the fullest recovery for patients.

The goal of stroke rehabilitation is to help you relearn skills you lost when a stroke affected part of your brain. Stroke rehabilitation can help you regain independence and improve your quality of life.

Stroke rehab requires a multidisciplinary approach and an individualized treatment plan that may include:

• physical activities such as range-of-motion and mobility training
• technology-assisted physical activities that utilize robotic, functional electronic stimulation or virtual reality technology
• cognitive activities that address speech, decision-making, memory or problem-solving deficits

Advances in mainstream technology are being used to help stroke survivors achieve faster, fuller recoveries. Features such as virtual reality, robotics, bio-feedback and zero gravity can deliver highly focused, intensive and motivating therapy that stimulates the brain.

Your rehab team may recommend utilizing any of the following technologies to advance your recovery:

• Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy System
• Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
• Tyromotion AMADEO
• Aretech ZeroG
• The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS®)
• The Ness H200
• Ness L300
• ReoGo
• VitalStim
• Dynavision
• Tyromotion DIEGO
• SaeboFlex

Specialized Care to Help You Reach Your Goals

At every stage of your stroke recovery, our rehabilitation professionals will work with you to set and achieve your goals. During the early, acute care phase, goals may be focused on self-care, activities of daily living, and being able to return home.

At our outpatient rehab facilities, we will continue to support you in these goals, and will develop treatment plans to help you achieve greater independence. Goals may focus on higher-level functional tasks that can help you be more independent in the home and community. These goals will evolve as you patient makes progress.

Continue to See Progress with Stroke Recovery

Stroke rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery.

Successful stroke recovery depends on multiple factors including:

• the part of the brain the stroke occurred in and the amount of damage it caused
• the age, motivation, and general health of the stroke survivor
• available family and social support
• participation in high-quality neurorehabilitation therapies

For stroke survivors, the brain’s ability to rebuild means the opportunity to see improvements, however big or small, with continued therapy. Research shows therapy that is focused, intense and repetitious is beneficial in helping the brain to rebuild following a stroke. Stroke recovery is a lifelong process, and stroke rehab can help at any stage.

Get Started with Your Stroke Recovery Today

Getting physical therapy at our Rehab Centers is hassle-free. With Direct Access, you can begin without needing a referral, which means you won't have to go through the expense and inconvenience of seeing another physician for a referral.

To find a nearby Rehab Center, please refer to the Locations section or contact us at 570-348-1360 (Scranton) or 570-826-3900 (Wilkes-Barre).