August 15, 2019

Neurological Rehabilitation: Choosing Phase and Healthcare Facility


Neurological rehabilitation in Germany is the obligatory part of treatment in patients with injuries of spinal cord or brain. In the acute phase of the pathology every effort is made in order to save patient’s life, and this is natural. However, only the subsequent rehabilitation will restore patient’s quality of life, which is significant as well.


When the neurological rehabilitation is suitable

  • Tumors of brain and spinal cord.
  • Stroke.
  • Traumatic brain injuries.
  • Polyneuropathy due to the alcohol intoxication, diabetes, etc.
  • Cerebral palsy.
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
  • Multiple sclerosis.
  • Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.

Phases of neurorehabilitation

  • Phase A – treatment in the acute phase of the pathology (e.g. stroke) when a patient stays in the intensive care unit of a hospital.
  • Phase B – early rehabilitation that is carried out in patients with the Barthel index < 25. It includes inpatient procedures, but the patient stays in a usual room (not in the ICU).
  • Phase C – follow-up rehabilitation that is recommended to patients with the Barthel index of 35-65. In phase C a patient does not need to stay in the hospital or rehabilitation center.
  • Phase D – supportive rehabilitation that is carried out in patients with the Barthel index of 70-100. It consolidates results of the previous therapy and is followed by the maintenance therapy at home.

Leading healthcare facilities for the neurological rehabilitation in Germany

  1. Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic Godeshöhe, Bonn, with over 30 years of experience in the rehabilitation of phases B, C and D.
  2. St. Mauritius Therapy Clinic, Meerbusch, that offers individualized pediatric, general and gerontological neurorehabilitation.
  3. Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic RehaNova, Cologne, with the international certificate DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 in the relevant medical field.
  4. Rehabilitation Clinic Benedictus Krankenhaus, Feldafing, that offers the whole spectrum of measures (phases A, B, C, D) and has certificate EN ISO 9001-2008.

Undergoing treatment abroad with Booking Health
Neurological rehabilitation in Germany is the obligatory part of treatment in patients with injuries of spinal cord or brain. In the acute phase of the pathology every effort is made in order to save patient’s life, and this is natural. However, only the subsequent rehabilitation will restore patient’s quality of life, which is significant as well. Rehabilitation restores or improves ability to walk, speak, fulfill activities of daily living and be engaged in social life. It is also a helpful addition to the pharmacotherapy in patients with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Neurorehabilitation is the significant part of recovery after surgeries on the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It is also performed in autoimmune and traumatic pathologies:

Restorative rehabilitation programs are typically used in adults. Neurorehabilitation in children and teenagers pursues somewhat different aims, as doctors primarily focus on physical growth and intellectual development. Young patients acquire basic skills, not restore them. This process is challenging and has certain peculiarities. Fortunately, child's brain is plastic enough to cope with it successfully.

Based on the neurological examination, neurophysiological examinations, CT and MRI data, and Barthel index calculation, neurorehabilitation is divided into several phases:

Restorative treatment in Germany is carried out in specialized healthcare institutions that collaborate with relevant departments of university or academic hospitals. According to the annual qualification profile, success rates, equipment, doctors’ qualifications and level of comfort, list of the best hospitals include:

Travelling abroad may be difficult for a person with a nervous system pathology or acute neurological disease in the anamnesis. For such patients it is more convenient to undergo neurological rehabilitation in Germany with the help of the certified medical tourism provider – Booking Health.

Certified doctors of Booking Health will help to choose rehabilitation center and explain to you the preliminary program. Travel specialists will facilitate visa issuing, book the appointment, take care about accommodation, flight and transfer. While staying in the hospital, you will be accompanied by medical interpreter. Medical reports will be translated into your native language as well.

Financial specialists of Booking Health will protect you financial interests – exclude additional fees for the foreigners, double-check final calculation and cost of medical services. Should you leave the request on the Booking Health website, qualified specialist will contact you the same day and guide through further steps.
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