Leaving Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

Recovering from a stroke may take longer than just the process spent in active inpatient rehabilitation.

The UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's Center for Acquired Brain Injury offers outpatient services for people with stroke and other forms of brain injury.

After leaving inpatient rehabilitation, you will still work with a physiatrist to address post-stroke issues such as:

Gait disorder
Difficulties in dressing, bathing, and other daily activities
Difficulty swallowing
Inner ear (vestibular) disorder
Spasticity
Bowel and bladder dysfunction
Plans to return to work or school
Neuropsychological assessments

Outpatient services are available at multiple UPMC Centers for Rehab Services locations.

Discharge Planning and Community Re-entry Services After a Stroke

Patients and families should start planning for discharge from inpatient rehab as soon as possible.

The UPMC Rehabilitation Institute offers support and management services to connect you with available outpatient rehab resources and help you have a smooth transition from the hospital to the community.