Speech Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
Conditions that affect your brain, spinal cord or another part of your nervous system not only require initial treatment but also rehabilitation. And that can take time. Know that our neurologic rehabilitation team at North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) is here for you — and whatever you need on your recovery journey.
What is Neurologic Rehabilitation?
Neurologic rehabilitation is part of treatment for neurological conditions. It’s designed to improve or restore function, so you can be more independent. Treatment can also help you manage symptoms, such as pain, and improve the quality of your daily life.
At NKCH, our Rehab Services department includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language therapists. Together with your neurology team, they tailor a therapy plan to your specific needs and diagnosis. After all, your situation is unique to you.
Learn about our other neurology services.
Neurological Conditions We Treat
You’ll find rehabilitation services at NKCH for a variety of neurological conditions, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Cancer treatment-related side effects
- Chronic pain issues
- Cognition and memory
- Communication and vocal impairments
- Migraines
- Neuromuscular conditions, including multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
Neurological Symptoms We Treat
Neurological conditions can cause related symptoms, so we also help treat:
- Balance issues
- Bowel and bladder problems
- Chronic arm or leg pain caused by injury, surgery, stroke or heart attack (reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome)
- Difficulties with getting dressed, using the toilet, and managing hygiene and self-care
- Difficulty speaking, swallowing or eating
- Difficulty with walking, transfers or bed mobility
- Joint dislocation
- Loss of range of motion because of joint issues, such as contractures
- Muscle spasms or spasticity
- Muscle weakness
- Pain that results from changes in the brain
Tips for Brain Health & Stress
Stress plays a big role in our brain health, including neurological conditions. Get tips to improve your brain health and lower stress levels from NKCH speech pathologist, Stephanie Ramirez, MA CCC-SLP.