Dr. med. Eike Carsten Rahne, FEBN

Dr. med. Eike-Carsten Rahne, FEBN, is a highly specialized neurologist and intensive care expert who currently leads the innovative satellite ward of the Kliniken Schmieder in Stuttgart. This unique facility, embedded directly within a maximum-care acute hospital, represents the cutting edge of modern neurology by allowing patients with the most severe brain injuries to begin intensive rehabilitation while still requiring acute medical support. Dr. Rahne is a renowned specialist in Phase B early rehabilitation, where he directs interdisciplinary teams in the complex process of weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy tubes. His clinical expertise is uniquely comprehensive, combining high-tech intensive care with a deep focus on palliative medicine and the ethical management of patients with severe consciousness disorders. As a leading clinical neurophysiologist, Dr. Rahne’s work centers on the plasticity of the motor system and the brain's reorganization following a stroke or traumatic injury. He is a nationally recognized expert in the use of Botulinum Toxin for the treatment of spasticity and hypersalivation, as well as an accredited trainer for instrumental swallowing diagnostics. His research interests specifically investigate the electrophysiological correlates of neurological fatigue and sensory-motor interactions, aiming to develop more effective, data-driven therapy strategies for long-term recovery. Through his leadership at one of Germany's most advanced rehabilitation interfaces, he continues to bridge the gap between life-saving acute interventions and the long-term restoration of a patient's quality of life.