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Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Service Area
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Visiting Hours -
4 to 9 p.m., Monday thru Friday
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends
About our program...
Rehabilitation Services at Gundersen Lutheran will challenge you to maximize your potential if you have experienced a disabling condition from an injury or illness. You'll focus on regaining as much "function" as possible. You'll also learn to be as independent as you can.
The program is a 24 hour/day focus on helping people regain functional skills. Examples of the patients we serve include stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputee, and a variety of other conditions that require an intense level of care.
Depending on your situation, you may be re-learning eating, grooming, toileting, communication and cognitive skills based on your individual needs.
It's a challenging program ...
Rehab is different than any other unit in the hospital. There's a sense of community that is unique. You'll take an active role in making decisions about your own care. You'll get to know the staff, and they'll get to know you. You will all work hard – together – to help achieve your goals and gain your maximum level of independence.
Your Rehab team will include a variety of professional nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, recreation therapists and other staff. Your family may also play an important role in your rehabilitation.
It's individualized ...
You'll be involved in exercise programs and therapy for several hours each day, following a treatment plan designed especially for you. You may need specially designed equipment, and there are professionals on staff who can find it or adapt it.
The goal is to help you recover as much as you can, increasing your sense of confidence and independence. You'll also learn about your abilities and how to compensate for your limitations. We want you to feel safe and as independent as possible when you return home.
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