At Moraga Post Acute, we know that you are probably not sure what to expect during the rehab evaluation. This guide helps you understand the initial treatment evaluation to help ease anxiety and assure you of the process at the beginning of therapy.
Why Is a Rehabilitation Evaluation Necessary?
The rehabilitation assessment is the starting point for recovery. It establishes the patient’s current state and needs. The care team will gather information about the person’s cognitive, physical, and functional abilities. This way, they can determine the best therapy approach.
Our care team will use the rehab evaluation to:
- Diagnose the patient’s strengths and weaknesses
- Set realistic short- and long-term healing goals
- Determine what type of therapy is needed
- Create a custom therapy plan
- Track progress during the recovery journey
No two patients have the same needs. So, recovery goals typically differ greatly. This is why a personalized rehabilitation plan is a necessity.
What’s Involved with a Rehabilitation Treatment Evaluation?
Medical History Review
A person’s medical background is an important ingredient in the recovery process. The care team will review:
- Recent hospitalizations or surgeries
- Medications
- Most recent diagnosis
- Physician orders
- Previous surgeries, injuries or medical conditions
- Pain diagnosis
The purpose of this review is to ensure that the treatment program meets the needs of the person.
Physical Therapy Evaluation
If you or your loved one is assigned physical therapy, the care team may assess:
- Walking capability
- Balance and coordination
- Muscle strength
- Endurance
- Standing
- Walking on stairs
- Fall risks
Occupational Therapy Assessment
During a rehab evaluation, you or your loved one may need occupational therapy. An occupational therapist will review a person’s ability to:
- Handle daily living skills like getting dressed, grooming, and bathing
- Cook
- Use the bathroom
- Use any required medical equipment
Pain Evaluation
Rehabilitation can’t be successful if you or your loved one is still in pain. To prevent setbacks, a therapist will:
- Determine pain location and severity
- Which activities increase or decrease pain
Speech Therapy
When speech therapy is required, a speech pathologist will evaluate how well the patient:
- Swallows
- Speaks
- Understands language
- Remembers details
- Pays attention
- Problem solves
- Communicates cognitively
Creating Your Personalized Recovery Goals & Treatment Plan
After the rehabilitation evaluation is complete, your care team will create you or your loved one’s recovery goals and treatment plan.
Goals may include:
- Walking confidently
- Improving strength, balance, and endurance
- Reducing the risk of falling
- Returning home safely
- Regaining independence
A person’s treatment plan may include a mixture of:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Pain management
- Fall prevention
- Caregiver training
- Discharge planning
The assessment process doesn’t just happen once. It will occur throughout the recovery journey. The care team will update the treatment plan based on the person’s progress.
Trust Moraga Post Acute with Your Rehabilitation Journey
Moraga Post Acute offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to residents throughout Moraga, CA. Our team will assess your strengths and limitations and create a care plan that directly addresses those needs.
We empower patients with our individualized treatment programs and encourage families to participate in the recovery process. Trust us to get you or your loved one on the path to healing. Schedule a visit today.