A traumatic brain injury is life changing, and rehabilitation can offer a path forward to regain function, independence, and confidence. The Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH) provides inpatient traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation at a 17-bed unit outside Pittsburgh in Natrona Heights.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is typically caused by car accidents, falls, brain surgery, brain bleeding, aneurysms, and brain tumors. This means AHN can provide care for brain injuries from the time a loved one enters an emergency department until they’re discharged from rehabilitation.
The expert and compassionate team at AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital is dedicated to supporting and rehabilitating those who’ve experienced traumatic brain injury. This multidisciplinary team helps patients recover from the effects of a traumatic brain injury. We focus our care on rehab that improves strength, mobility, communication, thinking skills, memory, behavior, emotional regulation, and independence with daily-living skills after a brain injury.
The structured and personalized rehabilitation plans we create can help patients and their families reduce the stress of navigating recovery. We understand how overwhelming this process can be and have the extensive background to know what support is needed and when for both the physical and emotional healing.
At AHN, our comprehensive traumatic brain injury rehabilitation program is designed to provide the highest level of care, focusing on personalized treatment plans and a supportive environment for both patients and their families. We understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with a traumatic brain injury. Our empathetic team is here to walk alongside you, offering not just medical expertise, but also genuine support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.
Our dedicated and highly skilled multidisciplinary team is specifically trained to address the complex needs of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury. The multidisciplinary team is made up of a variety of health care professionals all who have years of experience in rehabilitation. They work together to provide physical rehabilitation and the comprehensive cognitive, emotional, and behavioral support throughout your rehabilitation journey. This integrated approach ensures that every aspect of your recovery is meticulously cared for.
Allegheny Valley Hospital’s inpatient traumatic brain injury rehabilitation unit is connected to AHN’s broader neuroscience, emergency, hospital, and rehabilitation services across the region, so you can easily access the treatment and care needed.
Allegheny Valley Hospital
1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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We also offer additional rehabilitation services in the Pittsburgh area and Erie:
Navigating life after a brain injury can be a complex journey, but at AHN, you don't have to face it alone. Our inpatient rehabilitation team at AHN’s rehabilitation unit just outside Pittsburgh is specially equipped to treat even the most severe brain injuries. From the moment you or your loved one begins rehabilitation with us, our specialists are dedicated to guiding patients and families through every step of the recovery process.
We believe that every recovery journey is personal. That's why each patient at AHN receives an individualized rehabilitation plan meticulously created around their specific medical condition, current abilities, personal goals, and crucial support needs. Our patient-centered approach ensures that all efforts are focused on achieving outcomes that matter most to you, such as returning home safely, improving mobility, rebuilding vital communication skills, increasing independence with daily activities, and thoroughly preparing caregivers for the next steps in ongoing care.
We leverage advanced technology and innovative tools to enhance your recovery experience and maximize your potential. Our state-of-the-art therapy equipment is thoughtfully integrated into your treatment plan to support crucial areas of function, including visual processing, cognition, endurance, balance, mobility, range of motion, and even facilitate a safe return to essential activities such as driving. Some of our state-of-the-art therapy equipment includes:
Recovery looks different for each patient, so your rehabilitation plan is designed to reflect your unique needs and goals. Throughout your time with us, your personalized rehabilitation plan will focus on achieving tangible recovery goals designed to enhance your quality of life. These goals often include:
Our key to recovery isn't just about physical healing; it's about instilling genuine hope, demonstrating our deep expertise, and providing a clear, reassuring path forward. We celebrate every milestone, no matter how small, as a testament to your hard work and resilience.
When discharged from our inpatient program, your care team will collaborate with you and your support people to develop a comprehensive plan for continued progress. This may include transitioning to outpatient therapy at one of our many convenient locations, providing you with a tailored home exercise program, or arranging essential follow-up care with specialists. Our team stays with you on this road to recovery for a seamless transition and continuous support.
It's important to understand that the brain has an incredible capacity for healing and adaptation. With ongoing therapy, consistent follow-up care, and the invaluable support of family and loved ones, patients can continue to make meaningful progress long after their initial rehabilitation.
Understanding brain injury rehabilitation can feel complex, but at its core, it's about helping individuals regain lost abilities and adapt to new ways of functioning. Here’s a quick overview of how rehabilitation can help:
Rehabilitation for brain injury is a specialized and comprehensive medical program designed to maximize recovery and independence for individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It focuses on addressing the wide range of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges that can arise after a brain injury. The goal is to help patients regain lost functions, learn new strategies, and adapt to any lasting changes, ultimately enabling them to return to their highest possible level of function and quality of life. The rehabilitation process often includes different phases:
Brain injury rehabilitation at AHN involves a carefully coordinated and personalized journey, guiding patients from the initial acute phase through to long-term recovery and community reintegration. It's a progressive process, tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. While each person’s rehabilitation and recovery looks different, there are some common steps that happen in every patient’s plan. Typically, a patient who requires traumatic brain injury rehabilitation will experience:
Call 412-359-6939 for more information about AVH’s inpatient rehabilitation unit.
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