Walking, transfers, and balance
Physical therapy may focus on getting in and out of a chair or bed, standing, walking, balance, and moving safely through everyday environments.
Outpatient stroke rehabilitation · Hallandale Beach
Stroke Rehabilitation in Hallandale Beach
Physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy for changes in walking, balance, arm and hand use, communication, and daily activities after a stroke. Care is available in English or Spanish.
What we work on
Stroke rehabilitation focused on daily life.
Stroke recovery looks different for every person. We begin with what has changed, the support you need now, and the activities you want to return to. Your plan then focuses on the abilities that support greater independence at home and in the community.
Arm and hand function
Occupational therapy may address reaching, grasping, coordination, and using the affected arm during dressing, meals, and other meaningful tasks.
Communication and language
Speech-language therapy may address aphasia, including changes in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as strategies for everyday communication.
Daily routines and independence
Occupational therapy may work on dressing, bathing, meal preparation, home routines, and practical strategies for doing more with the right level of support.
How stroke rehabilitation begins
One team. One coordinated plan.
Your evaluation looks at movement, balance, arm and hand function, communication, and daily activities. Physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists then work from shared priorities and adjust the plan as your needs change.
Evaluate what has changed
We learn what is difficult now, what support you need, and which activities matter most to you.
Set goals for daily life
Together, we connect therapy goals to the tasks and routines you want to improve.
Coordinate and adjust care
Your clinicians follow shared priorities, review your response, and adapt the plan when appropriate.
Technology in stroke rehabilitation
Technology that supports your Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation often includes repeated, task-specific practice. When clinically appropriate, your therapist may use specialized equipment to support arm and hand movement, standing, walking, or balance assessment. Each tool is selected around your current abilities, safety, and goals.
Explore all technologyArm and hand practice after stroke
These systems can support repeated practice of reaching, grasping, coordination, range of motion, and functional tasks affected by a stroke.
Xcite® Functional Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation can be coordinated with selected movements and functional task practice.
Rocher Cage
Suspension and graded resistance can support movement, positioning, and range-of-motion practice.
MOTOmed Muvi
Motor-assisted arm and leg cycling can be adjusted to the person’s current movement ability.
ZEPU Occupational Therapy Table
A modular workstation for arm and hand movement, coordination, dexterity, and functional task practice.
Supported standing and walking after stroke
Different levels of support can be used for upright positioning, weight shifting, stepping, and walking practice after a stroke.
Parallel Bars
Bilateral hand support can be used for standing, transfers, weight shifting, stepping, and gait practice.
Body-Weight-Supported Treadmill
A harness reduces the amount of body weight the patient must manage during supported walking practice.
Standing Frame
The frame provides support for upright positioning when independent standing is not currently appropriate.
Balance assessment after stroke
Computerized measurement can help the clinical team understand how you respond to changing balance conditions and select appropriate balance practice.
SMART EquiTest® Balance System
Computerized assessment and training can measure balance responses and guide appropriate balance practice.