Neurological rehabilitation in New Jersey | Hackensack Meridian Health

Our neurological rehabilitation team can help to maintain or improve quality of life and independence for patients with neurological and neuromuscular disease. Our program includes inpatient, outpatient and home support services, allowing for smooth transitions between levels of care.

When to Seek Neurological Rehabilitation

We care for patients with these neurological or neuromuscular conditions:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Brain or Spinal Cord Tumors
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Difficulties with Walking, Balance, Coordination, Vision, Swallowing, Bowels and Bladder
• Dizziness
• Encephalopathy
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Headache
• Meningitis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscle Weakness, Fatigue and Numbness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Myopathies
• Nerve Injuries of the Neck, Back, Arms, Legs and Phrenic Nerve
• Neuromuscular Disorders such as Bell’s Palsy
• Neuropathies
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Plexopathies
• Radiculopathy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Treatment Options for Neurological Rehabilitation

We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services designed to help patients maintain or improve independence and quality of life. Our services include:

• Audiology: Our team of audiologists and support staff offer services to enhance quality of life for people of all ages with hearing, balance or communication impairments.
• Community reintegration program: We help patients find new ways to perform everyday activities at home and in the community to maximize independence.
• Community support groups: Our support groups help patients connect with others who are living with neurological or neuromuscular conditions.
• Home accessibility assessment: Our specialists will recommend adaptive and safety devices to help you maintain independence at home.
• Orthotics management: We help ensure you have the correct orthotics to support foot movement.
• Pain management: We use the latest techniques and therapies to manage pain and reduce the use of opioid medications.
• Physiatry services: Our physiatry specialists combine physical therapy and pain management to safely treat bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon problems.
• Physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapy: Our skilled therapists help patients maintain optimal functioning and independence.
• Rehabilitation psychology: We assist patients with the emotional and mental health aspects of living with a neurological or neuromuscular condition.
• Vocational rehabilitation. We offer individuals with neurological conditions an opportunity to improve their personal and life skills and learn about their career options, helping our patients find employment and live independently.