“It's not about getting back to who I was ...it's about who I might become.”
Gloria, stroke survivor

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“You are my people.”
Vicki, 17 years post-stroke

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“We need everybody to know about young stroke.”
Brian, husband of
26-year-old woman
who had a stroke on
their second wedding anniversary

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“I think of you
all as my friends.”

Keith

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“You guys free my voice.”
Rebekah, two years
post-stroke, aphasic



After a stroke, intensive physical rehabilitation is your best chance to achieve maximum recovery. And HealthSouth Colorado Springs is your best choice for rehabilitation. Whether your stroke occurred recently or years ago, research shows that functional improvements can be made with intensive practice and use of advanced technology.

Advanced Technologies
1. AutoAmbulator™: Body weight-supported treadmill device using the therapeutic concept of robotics to help patients with gait disorders.
2. Bioness H200®: Electrically stimulates thumb and finger movements for improved hand function.
3. Interactive Metronome™: Computer-based training program used to treat cognition, motor planning and sequencing deficits.
4. VitalStim®: First FDA-approved method using electrical stimulation to treat swallowing disorders.
5. Visi-pitch™: Computerized analysis of voice with interactive software, that is used to treat voice disorders.
6. Balance System SD™: Interactive game-like balance training to improve balance, increase agility, develop muscle tone and treat a wide variety of pathologies.
7. SmartStep™: Computerized biofeedback device used to effectively analyze gait and weight bearing.
8. Bioness L300™: Wireless device using functional electric stimulation to improve walking.


Strike back today!
Call 719 630-2371 for information on our inpatient and outpatient programs.

A Higher Level of Care

325 Parkside Drive • Colorado Springs, CO 80910 • 719 630-8000
www.healthsouth.com


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Rocky Mountain Stroke Association Annual Report 2009
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