Questions to Ask When Selecting a Short-Term Rehab Program

Following surgery, an injury, an illness, or a medical event such as a stroke, you may need short-term rehabilitation to get well enough to return home or resume your active lifestyle. When choosing a short-term rehab center, it’s important to make sure you will receive quality care in a safe and healing environment. The following questions are crucial to ask any potential rehab to ensure you recover quickly, without further injury, and with the best results possible.

• How experienced are the therapists?

Therapists should be properly licensed and knowledgeable in their field. At Bolger Short-Term Rehab, our physical, occupational, and speech therapists have the expertise to provide the care you need, with multiple years of experience in a variety of specialized areas, including sports medicine and neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary therapy for medically complex patients. Be sure to confirm that any rehab center you consider has experienced therapists available in the discipline needed for your recovery, such as speech therapy if you are experiencing trouble communicating following a stroke.

• How will my care plan be determined?

Every person in short-term rehab is unique, with varying symptoms. When healing from your injury, surgery, or illness, you’ll want a rehab program that addresses your specific needs and develops a personalized care plan for you. At Bolger Short-Term Rehab, our interdisciplinary care team, including a nursing professional, skilled therapist, and social worker, all work with you to determine the best treatment plan. A good care team will also help you plan for your care after discharge and connect you with any resources you might need, such as home care.

• What type of technology or equipment is available?

When providing therapy services, therapists can use various technologies to help clients and patients achieve better results. For example, electrostimulation and ultrasound can help manage pain, improve flexibility and range of motion, and relieve swelling. At Bolger Short-Term Rehab, we use state-of-the-art, innovative approaches, such as our VST Balance machine, which uses an infrared camera to track body movements during therapy. This helps our therapists thoroughly assess clients and patients using immediate detailed information about their walking patterns, balance deficit, and strength and conditioning.

• Do you provide one-on-one treatment?

Many rehab centers are understaffed and have therapists overseeing multiple clients at once, meaning you don’t get the personalized attention you’d receive from one-on-one treatment. Some may even have therapy techs, rather than licensed therapists, overseeing preplanned exercise programs without the skills to make subtle adjustments when needed. Always ask any potential rehab center if licensed therapists work with clients and patients individually to ensure you get the highest-quality care.

Healing Therapy at Bolger Short-Term Rehab

If you need physical, occupational, or speech therapy, Bolger Short-Term Rehab has experienced therapists, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized treatment to help you successfully recover and get back to wellness. To learn more about how we can help you heal, please call (201) 848-5855 or visit ChristianHealthNJ.info/ShortTermRehab.