Hcs 212 Healthcare Resources - Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation Centers: An Integral Part of Patient Care HCS 212 Rehabilitation Centers: An Integral Part of Patient Care Rehabilitation centers are designed to help â€Å"restore some or all of a patient’s physical, sensory and mental capabilities that were lost due to injury, illness or disease† (Farlex, 2012). Many doctors will prescribe rehabilitation services after a patient has suffered through an amputation, neurological issues, a variety of orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke or other traumatic brain injuries. Patients can be treated in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. This normally depends on the severity of their injury or illness. A patient who has suffered a stroke, for example will be treated†¦show more content†¦The services provided by the therapists in an inpatient or outpatient setting are available anyone who is in need. This includes people from all stages in life. Infants to children, adults to elders, everyone needs to be able to perform life tasks with as much ease as possible. Therapists are there to help should there be any life event that would prevent this. They also promote healthy lifestyles and teach people ways to prevent injuries and loss of movement. Children afflicted with illnesses or diseases that require treatment including multiple sclerosis, sports injuries, birth defects such as spina bifida, head injuries and developmental delays. Infants and toddlers can also be afflicted with swallowing or speech delays, which a speech therapist specialized in pediatrics, would be available for treatment. On the other end of the spectrum, patients in the latter years of their life can begin to have issues with their balance and muscle strength. Elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease benefit from all discipline programs such as the Big and Loud program which teaches them how to regain control over their movements improve muscle control and increase their balance. My own interaction with therapy services is personal and professional. I work in the outpatient therapy services department of aShow MoreRelatedExploring Corporate Strategy - Case164366 Words   |  658 Pagesdevelopment in the multistakeholder context of public sector services. BBC – structural changes to deliver a better service. Sony (B) – more structural changes at the high-tech multinational. Web Reservations International – growth of an Irish SME company through its online reservation system and business model. NHS Direct – using communication and information technology to provide new ‘gateways’ to public services. Doman Synthetic Fibres – resource planning for new products in the synthetic fibres industry