HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque offers the following outpatient programs:

Amputee
Life after amputation is filled with the challenge of adapting and returning to a normal life. The goal of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque ’s amputee program is to return the patient to the highest level of independence and functional lifestyle at home, in the community and in the workplace.

Arthritis
For many people the pain of osteoarthritis can become so severe that it disrupts normal living. Caring for yourself becomes difficult, and handling family or work responsibilities may become impossible. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque 's arthritis rehabilitation program helps an individual reduce and manage their pain while increasing their independence.

Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is often prescribed by physicians for clients who are suffering from a variety of disorders. The aquatic environment not only improves patient confidence and aids in pain management, but also helps patients regain function and independence and facilitates the return to work and play.

Brain Injury
Early rehabilitation is critical to help patients achieve their fullest potential after brain injury. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque has established a rehabilitation program that helps patients achieve and maximize functional and cognitive recovery following a brain injury. The program enables patients to become more self-sufficient and understand how to avoid future health problems.

Balance and Vestibular
Through a multidisciplinary team approach, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque ’s program evaluates patients with persistent dizziness or disequilibrium. This team evaluation allows for a timely and more accurate diagnosis of the condition, thus enabling more appropriate intervention.

Cardiac Care
Rebuilding your life after a traumatic heart attack or bypass surgery can be a challenge. At HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque we understand that restored strength and hope are vital parts of recovery. Our cardiac care program is designed to reduce the risk of future heart problems by helping patients understand heart disease and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Community Re-entry and Re-education
This program prepares patients to successfully re-enter the community following an injury or illness.

Driver Assessments

General Rehabilitation
HealthSouth’s General Rehabilitation Program provides comprehensive medical rehabilitation services for individuals who have experienced a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities. This decline may be due to an illness or other medical condition. Our General Rehabilitation Program is designed to help patients maximize functional independence; maximize emotional well-being; and resume their previous roles or modified roles at work, home or leisure.

Hip Fractures/Orthopedics
Rehabilitation following an orthopedic surgery is a very challenging and demanding experience. The rehabilitation program for hip fracture or other orthopedic surgery was established to assist our patients in setting and achieving their goals to maximize functional recovery and independence.

Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB therapy)
This revolutionary new management for spasticity includes the placement of a catheter and the implantation of a pump to deliver the Baclofen to into the spinal column to drastically reduce the amount and severity of spasticity. A free monthly spasticity screening clinic is offered to any patient to determine if this therapy would benefit them. If you have severe spasticity due to multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury, you may be a candidate for ITB TherapySM .

Lymphedema
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque 's Lymphedema Program focuses on alleviating the swelling that occurs in legs, arms, face, neck, abdomen or chest when the lymphatic system malfunctions. Our program is based on each patient's needs and goals, resulting in reduced swelling and improved quality of life. The program also teaches both the patient and family to manage the condition and provides follow-up care and referrals to additional resources as necessary.

NeuroRehabilitation
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque 's Neurological Disorders Program meets the needs of patients with chronic progressive conditions such as Parkinson's disease, or acute remitting diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. By following a rehabilitation plan designed to achieve functional gains, patients become more functionally independent and learn how to reduce the risk of future medical problems.

Orthopedics
Orthopedic rehabilitation treats musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque 's pathway to recovery for patients with orthopedic conditions helps them achieve and maintain functional gains in a timely, cost-effective manner. The program is individualized according to a patient's needs, functional goals and extent of injury.

Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord rehabilitation is an intricate and complicated process that requires a team of experts to enhance a patient's abilities on physical, cognitive and emotional levels. Based on a patient's limitations, our interdisciplinary team establishes an individualized treatment plan. Each plan of care incorporates specific methods that encourage the patient to develop pragmatic problem-solving approaches appropriate for his or her rehabilitation and continuing care.

Stroke
After many years of helping individuals recover from stroke, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, in Albuquerque has established a stroke rehabilitation program to help patients achieve functional gains in a timely, cost-effective manner. This pathway to recovery allows patients to become more functionally independent and understand how to incorporate lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of future strokes or other complications.