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Medical Rehabilitation Services
Medical rehabilitation focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disabilities to help individuals live with greater independence. The Easter Seals medical team work together to restore function or develop compensatory strategies to improve activity level and lifestyle affected by such conditions as pain, surgery or injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accident, or multiple sclerosis. Easter Seals also promotes quality of life for individuals with disabilities through education and prevention programs.
Brain Injury Program
This program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach of medical professionals including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, social services, and neuropsychology to formulate a treatment program to maximize a patient's potential for recovery. Most patients are in the early stages of recovery and benefit from the structure and consistency of a program aimed at meeting individual goals. The program focuses on management of physical, cognitive, and behavioral problems resulting from head trauma or brain injury. Individuals are assessed in terms of capacity to resume prior level of functioning (work, school, home) and assisted in achieving goals through various programs in the community.
Kate's Story - Meet Kate, a college student, who suffered a terrible car accident and managed to heroically recover with the help of Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center.
Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation
The comprehensive treatment model is designed for individuals who are recovering from a stroke or other neuromuscular disabilities. Services are provided for a period of approximately 8 - 12 weeks, with intensive programs providing individualized physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology services, social services, and neuropsychology as necessary. Community re-entry and leisure activities are incorporated into the program to facilitate the achievement of maximal independence and function.
Maria's Story - Maria was left powerless and completely dependable after suffering a debilitating stroke. Relive Maria's determination to regain her life with the help of Easter Seals.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Patients are evaluated and receive individualized treatment for various conditions such as recovery from surgery or injury, worsening of a progressive condition, or disability, in order to enhance and maximize their level of function. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and/or social services. Various assistive technology clinics include orthotics and wheelchair clinics to accommodate the patient's changing needs and lifestyle.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Program addresses the specialized needs of children ages 4 and up, and adolescents requiring rehabilitative or habilitative services. The goal is to maximize independence and success in the home, community, and academic settings. This program adopts an interdisciplinary team facilitated approach to the rehabilitation of cognitive, communication, physical, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments.
Psychosocial Services
Neuropsychologists and social workers provide direct services to patients and their families through psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Psychological and neuropsychological assessment is performed by licensed psychologists experienced in the evaluation and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Neuropsychologists develop and maintain ABI (acquired brain injury) Waiver Programs to assist brain injured patients live in the community and improve their functional independence.
Lymphedema Treatment
Certified therapists provide Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT), a hands- on technique that includes assesment of the rhythm, pressure, quality, and direction of the lymph flow, as well as the manual increase and or re-direction of the flow of lymph through the channels and nodes of the lymphatic system. Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP), a comprehensive approach, is also used that combines LDT, compression bandaging, skin care, exercise, compression garments, and patient/family education.
Margie's Magic Hands- Thanks to the skill and talent of the therapists and specialists at Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center, patients receive a second chance to a happy and healthy life.
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