Day rehabilitation therapy offers two or more outpatient therapy services (physical, occupational or speech) with care coordination from a case manager. Other services, such as psychology and referrals for physiatrists (Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group), are available based on a patient’s needs. Admission to the program may require a medical record review.

Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient therapy is for patients who require physical, speech and/or occupational therapy under orders from their physician.

We treat the following conditions in day rehabilitation and outpatient therapy:

• Aphasia
• Balance disorders
• Brain injuries
• Breast cancer rehabilitation
• Concussion
• COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation
• Dysphagia
• Gait ataxia
• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Head and neck cancer rehabilitation
• Irritable larynx syndrome
• Language disorders
• Multiple sclerosis
• Orthopaedics
• Parkinson’s disease
• Progressive neuromuscular conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy and myositis
• Spinal cord injuries
• Sports-related injuries
• Stroke
• Vestibular disorders
• Vocal cord dysfunction
• Voice disorders

We offer the following treatments:

• Advanced technologies and robotics
• Augmentative communication
• Aquatic therapy
• Driver rehabilitation
• Electromyogram (EMG) – Call 630.933.5000 to schedule an EMG appointment
• Gait and mobility training
• Personal training and group classes in the Marianjoy Fitness Center
• Prosthetics and orthotics
• Psychology and neuropsychology
• Swallowing studies for dysphagia
• Wheelchair seating and positioning

The Tellabs Center for Neurorehabilitation and Neuroplasticity (TCNN) promotes neuroplasticity. This is a growing focus of research in physical medicine and rehabilitation. It studies the capability of nerve cells to reorganize and reconnect to new pathways around damaged areas in the brain. TCNN incorporates the latest neurorehabilitation technology into treatment for patients with stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Clinicians work with patients to create unique care tailored to their needs. This plan may include robotic exoskeletons, virtual reality and other devices designed to help rebuild damaged neural connections.

Learn more about the equipment we use in the TCNN:

Ekso GT^™ Robotic Exoskeleton
Stimulates neuroplasticity through adaptively supportive walking system to reeducate the brain and muscles
Learn more about Ekso GT^™ Robotic Exoskeleton

ZeroG^® Gait and Balance Training System
Enables practice with movement and balance in a safe, controlled environment
Learn more about ZeroG^® Gait and Balance Training System

Armeo^® Power Robotic Arm Exoskeleton and Armeo^® Spring Arm & Hand Therapy
Stimulates brain and muscle activity to regain lost arm movement
Learn more about Power Arm / Spring Arm

Woodway Split-Belt Treadmill
Customizable therapy and assessment tool that can be interfaced with the ZeroG^® system
Learn more about Woodway Split-Belt Treadmill

KineAssist-MX^®
A safe system for patients to practice walking and balance in simulated motion challenges
Learn more about KineAssist-MX^®

RealEyesX DVR^™ Binocular Video Goggles
Enables therapists to diagnose and treat dizziness and vestibular disorders
Learn more about RealEyesX DVR^™ Binocular Video Goggles 

Bioness^® Integrated Therapy System
Customizable visuomotor system evaluates and improves visual-motor activities
Learn more about Bioness^® Integrated Therapy System 

Bertec Balance Advantage^™ System CDP
Virtual reality computerized system enables diagnosis and treatment of balance impairments system
Learn more about Bertec Balance Advantage^™ System CDP