A service of SSM Rehabilitation Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine Department
of Neurology
A Center of Excellence
The Center for Neurological Recovery provides expert rehabilitation to help individuals
achieve maximum neurological recovery after stroke and other neurological disorders.
Opened as a specialized inpatient recovery center in July 2005, the Center is a
joint service of SSM Rehabilitation Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine Department
of Neurology that combines medical expertise and innovation with a strong history
of quality patient care and rehabilitation therapies.
Our Goal: Quality of Life
Our goal is focused on getting every patient back to their life and the things they
enjoy. As such, the Center for Neurological Recovery is committed to using the best
evidence, research and treatment to diagnose, restore function and improve the quality
of life for individuals who have suffered a stroke and other neurological condition(s).
Who Benefits
With a singular focus on neurological rehabilitation, the Center for Neurological
Recovery is able to offer specialized, comprehensive neurological rehabilitation
for individuals with:
· Stroke
· A variety of complications of stroke, including spasticity, bladder dysfunction,
nutritional issues, gait impairment and cognitive deficit
· Other neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease,
Guillain Barre syndrome
Referral and Admission
Patients can be referred to the Center for Neurological Recovery by a physician.
All patients meet with and are assessed by an intake coordinator to discuss the
program, address questions, and determine appropriateness of admission.
Our Staff
The Center for Neurological Recovery is staffed by physicians and faculty in the
Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School Medicine, and SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
nurses, therapists and other clinical staff with specialized skills in neurological
rehabilitation.
