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Stroke Rehabilitation Services at RIC

For an appointment or information please call: 1-800-354-REHAB (7342), find a location  or request an appointment .

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) physiatrists physician specialists in physical medicine & rehabilitation – are recognized leaders in the field of stroke rehabilitation. They provide expert care to manage each patient’s condition, help prevent complications that could impede progress and map out strategies to maximize recovery and help avoid a recurrence of stroke.

What makes RIC different than other rehabilitation hospitals?

Physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses and speech language pathologists work individually and together to help each patient address the unique effects of a stroke.

Armeo® Arm Therapy

Rebuild arm strength and function

 The ArmeoRIC’s Stroke Neurorehabilitation Program offers a powerful new approach to arm therapy to strengthen arm movement and grip strength. This state-of-the-art rehabilitation tool, the Armeo®, manufactured by Hocoma, uses gaming technology to improve function even in severely weakened arms.

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Prime of Life Stroke Rehabilitation

Return to an active life

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's (RIC) Prime of Life Stroke Rehabilitation program is specially designed for people with stroke whose multi-faceted and vigorous lives demand aggressive intervention. Early and active participation in the program provides more than rehabilitation.

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Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program

Improve communication skills & quality of life

The new Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program offered at The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is an outpatient program for individuals with apahsia. The RIC Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program is a four-week long, intensive communication program for aphasia patients designed to improve communication skills and the ability to reconnect with those around them.

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 RIC’s specialized services help stroke patients meet their full potential...

 

For an appointment or information please call: 1-800-354-REHAB (7342), find a location or request an appointment.

Stroke Patient Stories

Eric Weil

Eric Weil

Eric, a pediatrician working in Chicago, participated in RIC's prime-of-life program to recover the abilities that drive his life.

Read Eric's story

Jordie Krimstein

Jordie Krimstein

Because of a stroke, Jordie lost function on the left side of his body, affecting his arm and his ability to paint.

Read Jordie's patient story

John Murphy

John Murphy

John suffered a stroke after completing a marathon.

Read John's patient story

 

Page Updated Tuesday, September 22, 2009