Inova Loudoun Hospital Opens New Driver Rehabilitation Clinic
Leesburg, VA — January 9, 2017— Inova Loudoun Hospital recently opened a Driver Rehabilitation Clinic. This new service is designed to support functional independence among new drivers with special needs and those patients who suffer from a physical or cognitive impairment.
The Clinic is equipped to provide a comprehensive evaluation through clinical testing, three-screen simulator use, and on the road assessment with a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. A variety of equipment including hand controls, left foot accelerators, spinner knobs and grips, accessory control transitions, high tech vans with voice activated controls, joysticks, and more are available for patients to tryout. Staff can make recommendations for a variety of adapted controls as well as train people on how to use them safely. The three-screen simulator provides objective data on reaction time and a no risk opportunity to evaluate the driver’s judgment.
Regardless of experience level or injury, the team of physicians, occupational therapists and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists help patients safely and confidently operate a motor vehicle through the use of adaptive equipment, education, and training.
New drivers and patients with the following diagnoses can benefit:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stroke
- Amputations
- Neuropathy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Dementia or Cognitive Decline
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Asperger’s Syndrome
To learn more or to schedule an appointment call the Driver Rehabilitation Clinic at 703-858-6390.
Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493
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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
About Inova
Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.
We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.