Our Rehabilitation Services

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Bridgeport Hospital

For those who need inpatient rehabilitation following injury or illness, the Rehabilitation Unit at Bridgeport Hospital provides an intensive program. All patients are screened for their ability to benefit and participate in the interdisciplinary environment. Among the conditions treated are stroke, spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, joint replacements, neurological disorders, burns and any other impairment that would benefit from the program. The length of stay depends upon a patient's unique needs. The Rehabilitation Unit is often the first step in a continuum of care that then extends into the home and the community.

Outpatient Therapy Services

Our outpatient therapy services, provided in convenient locations throughout Fairfield County, focus on the unique needs of each patient. These services, for people of all ages, include

• Neurological Rehabilitation to rebuild skills if you have had a stroke, brain injury, or neurological disorder
• Orthopedic Services to rebuild strength and flexibility if you have a disease or injury involving the bones, joints and/or muscles
• Communication Therapy to improve speech if you have a voice or language disorder
• Cognitive Therapy to improve skills if you have impairments related to attention, concentration, memory, reasoning and organization
• Lymphedema Services to reduce and control swelling if you have an impairment of the lymphatic system Hand Therapy to improve the function of your hands after injury
• Functional Arm Training to improve use of your arms and hands after a stroke
  

NEW: Geriatric Rehabilitation Program (at Middlebrook Farms, Trumbull)

Patients and their families receive specialized therapy to improve mobility, balance, overall wellness, and strength. Services also help improve function in areas such as bathing, dressing, speaking and eating. The Geriatric Rehabilitation Program is staffed by expert physical, occupational, and speech therapists. The facility, which also features aquatic therapy, serves people age 55 and over.

Pediatric Services

The Ahlbin Centers Pediatric Rehabilitation Service provides a full range of pediatric rehabilitation services in our Southport and Bridgeport sites.

• The Childhood Early Intervention Program for developmentally delayed children up to age three can be provided in your home or at a community location. Up to 75 percent of the children enrolled in our program go on to fully integrated preschool programs.
• Early Childhood Services. Focuses on assessment and treatment, parent/family education, emotional support and collaboration with the local school system and community agencies.
• Cranial sacral therapy.
• Hearing services.
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
• Special expertise in
  • Sensory integration, with a complete sensory gym
  • Feeding disorders
  • Burn care
  • The Listening Program for children with ADHD and ADD