Stroke Rehabilitation at the Helyos Medical Center

Stroke Rehabilitation at the Helyos Medical Center

When to Start Rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation should begin as early as possible, as soon as the patient’s general condition has stabilized and there are no medical contraindications.

You should seek rehabilitation:

• immediately after discharge from the hospital — early recovery significantly increases the chances of regaining movement, speech, and independence;
• the earlier rehabilitation begins, the greater the recovery potential.

What Rehabilitation Includes

Stroke rehabilitation is not just a set of exercises but a comprehensive recovery program aimed at restoring maximum independence.

It may include:

• Assessment and supervision by a Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physician
• evaluation of the patient’s condition, goal setting, and monitoring safety and progress;
• Therapeutic exercises
• restoration of movement, strength, coordination, balance, walking ability, and endurance;
• Speech and cognitive rehabilitation
• work on speech, swallowing, memory, and attention;
• Psychological support
• overcoming fear, anxiety, depression, and building motivation for recovery;
• Education for the patient and family
• safe mobility, proper care, prevention of complications, and recurrent disorders.

The goal of rehabilitation is not only to improve movement but also to restore body control, confidence, and quality of life.

Our Principles

• Multidisciplinary approach — a team of specialists works with the patient under the supervision of a PRM physician;
• Individualized programs — tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, rehabilitation potential, and emotional state;
• Modern methods — evidence-based and effective rehabilitation approaches;
• Flexible format — outpatient rehabilitation with the option of day care;
• Psychological support — assistance in overcoming fears and adapting to life changes after a stroke.

Expected Rehabilitation Outcomes

• restoration or improvement of impaired functions;
• regaining self-care skills;
• reduced fear and insecurity;
• improved well-being and quality of life;
• social adaptation and return to an active lifestyle;
• increased physical endurance.

The Helyos Medical Center helps patients regain control over their lives and restore health after a stroke.

We work not only with symptoms, but with the person — their abilities, goals, and path toward maximum independence.

Author: Ivan Volodymyrovych Berezutskyi,

Head of the Rehabilitation Department, Neurologist, PRM Physician, Reflexologist.