following the acute phase, around 40% of people require intensive rehabilitation with the help of a multidisciplinary team to focus on improving activities of daily living (adls). studies into the subject have been limited, but it is likely that intensive rehabilitation improves long-term symptoms. teams may include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, other allied health professionals and nurses. the team usually works under the supervision of a neurologist or rehabilitation physician directing treatment goals.