Stroke Rehabilitation

Helping You Rebuild Independence After Stroke

Recovering from a stroke can be life-changing. At Eden Private Hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient stroke rehabilitation designed to help patients regain independence, improve function, and rebuild confidence in everyday life. Our experienced multidisciplinary rehabilitation team works closely with each patient to develop an individualised rehabilitation program focused on recovery, mobility, communication, cognition, and long-term wellbeing.

Why Stroke Rehabilitation Matters

Stroke rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery. Early intervention and ongoing rehabilitation can help patients maximise recovery, improve daily living skills, increase independence, and enhance overall quality of life. Rehabilitation can also support patients experiencing longer-term effects following a stroke, helping them manage physical, cognitive, and communication challenges. 

At Eden Private Hospital, we understand that every stroke recovery journey is unique. That's why we tailor treatment plans to individual goals, abilities, and support needs.

Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation Services

Our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team brings together a range of specialists who work collaboratively to support recovery and achieve the best possible outcomes. Our services include:

• Rehabilitation Physicians
• Geriatricians
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Exercise Physiology
• Pharmacy Support
• Social Work
• Dietetics

Together, our team focuses on helping patients:

• Improve strength, mobility and balance
• Regain everyday living skills
• Enhance communication and swallowing function
• Increase confidence and independence
• Build strategies for returning home safely
• Improve overall health and wellbeing
• Manage stroke-related impairments and ongoing health needs

What to Expect During Stroke Rehabilitation

Following admission, patients undergo a comprehensive assessment by the rehabilitation team. An individual rehabilitation plan is then developed, focusing on personal goals and recovery priorities.

Depending on a patient's needs, rehabilitation may include:

Physiotherapy

Supporting mobility, walking, strength, balance, endurance, and physical recovery.

Occupational Therapy

Helping patients regain independence with everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, self-care, and home management.

Speech Pathology

Assessment and treatment of communication difficulties, speech changes, swallowing problems, and cognitive communication challenges.

Exercise Physiology

Developing safe exercise programs to improve fitness, function, and recovery outcomes.

Social Work

Providing emotional support, education, discharge planning, and links to community services.

Dietetics

Supporting nutritional health and recovery following stroke.

Leading Rehabilitation Care on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Located in Cooroy, Eden Private Hospital provides specialist rehabilitation services in a calm and supportive setting. Our experienced team works closely with patients, families, carers, GPs, specialists, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care throughout the rehabilitation journey.