PHYSICAL THERAPY

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INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE REGIMEN Whether you’ve undergone surgery, are recovering from or coping with an illness, or bouncing back from an injury, you want to reclaim your life as quickly as possible. At Oak Brook Care, that is our goal, too. Our skilled professionals with advanced clinical proficiency work individually with each patient and his or her prescribing physician to create customized care treatment. A full range of therapies, a spacious facility filled with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive environment all contribute to helping you improve functional mobility, rebuild strength and get back to your daily activities as much as possible. Before you begin one of our programs, you will undergo a physical exam and an exercise evaluation to assess your functional work capacity. We thenRead More +

ORTHOPEDIC RECOVERY

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Recovering from a hip or knee replacement, or even a surgery following a fracture, can be challenging. Oak Brook Care is the ideal setting to regain your strength so you can get return to your life! Oak Brook Care’s Orthopedic Recovery Team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, wound care nurses, and our on-site physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation). Your clinical team will work closely with your orthopedic surgeon to follow all protocols to ensure an optimal recovery. Our goal is to send you home ready to resume your life with endurance, strength, and a full range of motion. Our state-of-the-art Therapy Gym is the perfect place to rebuild your strength and endurance. Our encouraging therapists will help you expand your range of motionRead More +

CARDIAC RECOVERY

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Being diagnosed with a heart condition can feel life-changing, but it doesn’t have to be. You can lower your risk of potential heart problems and enjoy a healthier future with the aid of a medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program. Oak Brook Care’s comprehensive and customizable rehab program can help you: Restore cardiac health so that you can resume everyday activities Decrease cardiac symptoms and potential complications Optimize your cardiovascular performance and quality of life Identify cardiac risk factors and develop a heart-healthy lifestyle so you can mitigate those risks Cope with the emotional effects of your condition Reduce your risk of future heart problems Recover faster and return to a full, productive life WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEART’S HEALTH. Cardiac rehabilitation isRead More +

NEUROLOGICAL AND STROKE RECOVERY

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Strokes and traumatic brain injuries are highly complicated and affect each person differently. Starting the rehabilitation process as soon as possible is ideal because the bulk of improvement tends to occur during the first three to six months, with additional progression over time. Depending on the extent of your trauma, you may be pleasantly surprised with the level of function you can regain with properly personalized care and rehabilitation. At Oak Brook Care, our expert Neurological and Stroke Recovery team’s key goal is to help you regain independence and improve your quality of life. Together, we’ll practice new skills, help you relearn old ones, and determine practical ways to live your best life. We design a customized rehabilitation program in conjunction with your neurologist. ItRead More +

PULMONARY REHABILITATION

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Shortness of breath from emphysema, COPD, asthma, and other chronic respiratory disorders or surgeries of the lung can make everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs anxiety-provoking and challenging. Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team is here to help you breathe and function at the highest possible level. Coordinated by our on-staff pulmonologist, your rehabilitation team will work with you to design an exercise program so you can progress at your own pace. Your oxygen level, heart rate, and blood pressure will be monitored regularly so you can feel safe and confident. Your exercise regimen will include learning effective breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as ways to perform everyday tasks without unnecessary exertion. Rehabilitation doesn’t replace medical therapy. Instead, it’s used in conjunction with medical therapyRead More +

HOLISTIC HEALING

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The healing scent of lavender to soothe your mind and relieve stress. A therapeutic massage to enhance mobility, increase flexibility and promote well-being. Guided imagery to direct the imagination to aid relaxation and healing. When used in coordination with conventional care, these therapies can boost your power of healing. Holistic means treating the whole person, not just the injured or affected area. Our goal is to help you not only recover, but regain your physical and emotional health in as short a time as possible. We provide a wide array of holistic treatments, with a concentration on aromatherapy, medical massage and guided imagery. Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is one of our patients’ favorite programs and we understand why! Natural oils extracted from flowers, barks, stems, leaves, rootsRead More +

PILLARS OF HEALTH

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Our Pillars of Health are used to support each patient with a holistic approach and natural enhancement to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, now and forever. REST An underappreciated component of healing is rest. More and more research has been done over the years to support this concept. At Oak Brook Care, we do everything we can to eliminate noise and provide a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. We encourage our physicians to schedule medications to be distributed between the hours of 6:00 am and 9:00 pm so your sleep can go uninterrupted. “Do not disturb” signs are provided for you to place on your door when you need peace and quiet or just want to take a nap. RELAXATION Stress is a major cause of illnessRead More +