The Finnish Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center Neuron

The concept of The Finnish Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center Neuron

Neuron is a private institution owned by The Finnish Brain Research and Rehabilitation Foundation. It aims to offer up-to-date services for neurological patients in neurological rehabilitation. 

Neuron is situated 30 kilometers to the east of the city of Kuopio, and a mere 15 minute drive from the airport in a beautiful and peaceful area on the shore of lake Kallavesi. 

Methods

Gait  

Body weight supported treadmill training

The goal is to restore walking ability in patients with stroke. 

1^st phase:Walking with a gait trainer, where body weight is partially supported with a harness. Legs are moved by a machine simulating normal walking.

2^nd  phase: Patient walks on treadmill. Body weight may be supported with the harness. Gradually support is decreased and walking speed increased.

Hand

Constraint-induced movement therapy of the hand

The scientific basis has been recently fully established. The use of the non-affected hand is restrained by a cast for many hours a day, while the affected arm is effectively trained. The program lasts a minimum of 10 days. To participate patients should have minor movement in the paretic hand and high motivation.

Sensation 

Sensory stimulation

This treatment increases afferent stimuli to the brain from the paretic limb in order to enhance plastic reorganisation in the brain. It is suitable for stroke patients after some weeks or even years from the ischemic or haemorrhagic event. Patients with minor movement or spasticity in the affected hand or foot benefit most.

Addresses and phone numbers

THE FINNISH BRAIN RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION CENTER NEURON
Kortejoki, FIN-71130 Kuopio
tel. +358 17 460 111/operator, fax +358 17 460 200
www.neuron.fi
 

OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Itkonniemenkatu 9, FIN-70500 Kuopio
Physiotherapy +358 17 262 0280 or +358 17 460 111
Speech therapy +358 17 460 315 or +358 50 421 9757
Occupational therapy +358 50 573 0750
kupoli@neuron.fi

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director
Professor of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Rehabilitation
Pekka Jäkälä, M.D., Ph.D.
tel. +358 17 460 202, Mobile +358 50 527 6130

Assistant Chief Physician
Kauko Pitkänen, M.D., Ph.D.
tel. +358 17 460 222

Manager of Rehabilitation Services
Tiina Pitkänen
tel. +358 17 460 341

Manager of Finances
Auvo Vilpponen
tel. +358 17 460 339

REHABILITATION WARD, 2nd floor
tel. +358 17 460 220, fax +358 17 460 342

REHABILITATIONWARD, 1st floor
tel. +358 17 460 230

ADAPTATION TRAINING, 3rd floor
tel. +358 17 460 250, fax +358 17 460 346
Director of Courses

PHYSIOTHERAPY
tel. +358 17 460 296
Physiotherapist Satu-Mari Kokko-Aro
GSM +358 50 324 0510

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Clinical Neuropsychologist Riitta Luukkainen-Markkula
tel. +358 17 460 312

SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapist Teija Arola
tel. +358 17 460 315

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
tel. +358 17 460 322

SOCIAL WORK
Social worker Minna Loikkanen (Patients' Ombudsman)
tel. +358 17 460 317