Recovery after a severe illness or surgery isn’t always straightforward. It can take time, and you or your loved one may need extra support.
Rehabilitation is often required. It can help a patient increase strength and endurance, improve mobility, and help with confidence.
At McKinley Park Care Center, we offer post acute rehabilitation support to help with recovery. Post acute care rehabilitation offers a bridge between leaving the hospital and going home. We will explain how our rehabilitation team can help you with recovery.
What Is Post Acute Care Rehabilitation?
Post acute rehabilitation is a type of care that takes place after a hospital stay, severe illness, or surgery. The patient is well enough to leave the hospital but still needs support before going home or to another facility.
Patients who may benefit from post acute care include those recovering from:
- Surgery
- Stroke
- Severe illness
- A bad injury
- Long hospitalization
- Cardiac events
- Issues with mobility or weakness
How Post Acute Care Rehabilitation Helps with Recovery
Create a Recovery Plan
Recovery will depend on the person’s individual goals and current abilities. Our rehabilitation team will evaluate the patient’s health, strength, mobility, and other needs before developing a care plan.
As a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, we will establish realistic goals and determine which services will help the patient best.
Work to Rebuild Strength & Endurance
Surgery or long illness can lead to muscle weakness due to inactivity. Rehabilitation exercises are designed to help patients increase strength. A therapist will design activities based on the person’s abilities. As the patient progresses through these exercises, they may become more challenging – but still within the patient’s abilities.
Help with Mobility & Balance
Your rehabilitation team will work to manage pain and weakness since this can affect your ability to walk, stand, get out of a chair, and manage stairs. Improving balance and mobility can help patients feel more confident about returning to daily activities.
Physical therapy may involve:
- Relearning how to walk
- Managing gait
- Balancing
- Strengthening
- Flexibility
- Range of motion
- Learning how to use adaptative equipment
Increases Chances of Returning to Daily Living Activities
Sometimes, patients will be able to immediately return to their normal routines. Some, however, may need to adapt based on their current abilities.
Occupational therapy helps with daily living activities like dressing, bathing, grooming, and navigating stairs.
Ensures a Safe Return Home
The goal of rehabilitation is to help someone return to their regular lives. While some may go on to another facility, most will return home. The post care rehabilitation team will work with the patients and their families to create a discharge plan. This plan will also identify any ongoing needs that need to be addressed after discharge.
Benefits of a Team-Based Approach
Post acute care typically involves professionals with different specialties. These may include skilled nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and more. This coordinated approach to care ensures that all facets of recovery are managed.
Trust the Team at McKinley Park Care Center
McKinley Park Care Center is the premier post acute care rehabilitation facility in the Sacramento area. We offer personalized care 24 hours a day in a state-of-the-art facility. Trust our team to get your back on your feet and help you return to your normal life.