Less than a week after total knee replacement surgery, Karen Schrader is walking around on her farm

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Rehabilitation Extras

Proper stretching tips with Vici Ruthenburg, PT

Tips for preventing back injury while gardening

Falls pose serious health risk for older adults

VitalStim helps patients with swallowing disorders

Individual attention produces optimal results for rehabilitation patients

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Follow-up Care

To help patients achieve their fullest potentials once they leave the hospital, St. Anthony's Acute Rehabilitation offers post-discharge follow-up programs, including:

• Stroke Club
  Offered twice each month at St. Anthony’s, this member-driven club enables stroke survivors and caregivers to discuss experiences and challenges.
• Stroke Panel
  New stroke survivors can ask questions and discuss concerns with experienced stroke survivors during these twice monthly sessions held on the Acute Rehab Unit.
• In-Stride
  This prosthetic clinic, offered on the Acute Rehab Unit, provides information, assistance, prosthetic recommendations and support to amputees.
• Amputee Support Group
  Education and socialization are provided for amputees and their families, friends and caregivers.
• Orthotic Clinic
  People with orthotics needs (i.e., ankle-foot brace) receive follow-up care, orthotic recommendations and assessments during these clinics held on the Acute Rehab Unit.
• Home Care Service
  Staff can help patients and families arrange for post-discharge in-home care.

For more information on these programs, call the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at St. Anthony's Medical Center at 314-525-4002, or 800-554-9550.

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For information, please call our Health Access Line at 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550 or visit find a physician online.

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