A New Angle On Recovery

For patients recovering from a stroke, even sitting up can be a big move forward.

Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is often the first stop for people experiencing a stroke in the Algoma District. Our hospital is a designated stroke centre, and the only inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) facility in the area.

After a stroke, patients often need physiotherapy to help gain their strength back. A tilt table can help make this possible. Think of it like a specialized hospital bed: the tilt table gently lifts a patient from lying down to a standing position.

This movement may sound simple, but it plays an important role in recovery. For patients in critical care, being upright helps stimulate the brain and body. It can also help patients regain strength early in their recovery.

A tilt table helps patients stand safely.

At SAH, starting movement early after a stroke or accident is already a priority – but it becomes difficult without a tilt table. With this brand-new equipment, patients can begin moving sooner and comfortably.

The tilt table will also make a difference for care teams. Once a patient is safely secured, care teams can adjust the patient’s position without straining.

Bringing this new equipment to SAH helps ensure patients can access a new level of care, close to home.

Your gifts can support an easier recovery for stroke patients at Sault Area Hospital.

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