A stroke center that will help you regain what’s been lost
McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital has received certification from DNV GL Healthcare as a Primary Plus Stroke Center. This certification confirms our readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems and that we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care.
If a stroke has left you feeling like you’ve lost some control and ability, you’ll be happy to know that McLaren St. Luke’s Primary Plus Stroke Center includes as designated rehabilitation unit that is staffed and equipped with caring professionals and advanced technology.
There are numerous approaches to stroke rehabilitation, some of which are still in the early stages of development. We’re dedicated to pursuing and improving every possible way to help you recover as much movement, control and ability as possible.
Your McLaren St. Luke’s stroke doctor and care team may include some of the following activities, depending on the part of the body or type of ability affected.
Physical activities:
- Exercises to help improve your muscle strength and coordination, including therapy to help with swallowing
- Mobility training may include learning to use walking aids, such as a walker or cane, or a plastic brace (orthosis) to stabilize and assist ankle strength
- Constraint-induced therapy that involves restricting the use of an unaffected limb while you practice moving the affected limb to help improve its function
- Range-of-motion therapy using exercises and other treatments to help lessen muscle tension and regain range of motion