Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation at Desert Regional Medical Center provides services for the adult population.
Goal:
To start rehabilitation as soon as possible to help you reach your highest level of ability.
Problems:
• Paraplegia - paralyzed legs and sometimes, torso
• Quadriplegia - paralyzed legs, arms and torso
• Loss of bowel and/or bladder function
• Sensation changes
Program Focus:
• Activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Bowel and bladder function
• Mobility & exercise
• Nutrition
• Cardiovascular management
• Respiratory management
• Community re-entry
• Skin management
• Sexuality issues
• Community resources
• Training attendants