Comprehensive Therapy

Onsite therapy helps patients regain their independence through physical, occupational and speech therapy programs. Our experts help those who are recovering from injuries, stroke, neurological disorders or other trauma.

In addition the addressing pain and physical limitations, our therapists assist in rebuilding the ability to perform activities at home and in the community. The Rehabilitation Hospital has extensive tools to guide patients to higher function and independence, including:

• Transitional Living Apartment, where patients practice navigating a home environment and accomplishing daily living tasks
• Physical therapy gyms, where patients regain movement and function, practice getting in and out of a car and using stairs
• Dining areas, where some patients continue their therapy exercises during mealtimes
• Advanced technology devices to aid therapy progress, including Armeo Power, Ekso Skeleton, Solo-Step, FES RT 300 and Bioness

Therapy is scheduled between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Physical therapists will evaluate and treat strength, endurance, general mobility, walking and balance issues. They will also help with transfer techniques and wheelchair mobility.

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Hands-on, individualized therapy sessions include advanced rehabilitative technology, exercises, research-based treatment techniques and manual therapy. If assisting devices are needed, such as a cane or walker, a physical therapist will evaluate and provide training on how to use them safely.

Speech therapy is focused around communication skills and swallowing difficulties that result from stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurological or nervous system disorders.
Treatment helps by retraining memory, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Speech therapists provide strategies for living with speech and language impediments as well as hands-on, computer-assisted and self-monitoring activities.

Occupational therapists improve fine motor skills and helps you relearn self-care skills such as eating, bathing, dressing and using the restroom. Skills practiced may also include getting up from furniture, housekeeping tasks and cooking.

Respiratory therapists administer therapeutic treatments — including medications, oxygen and ventilators — to improve your ability to breathe and your quality of breathing.

Treatment is for those with acute or chronic lung disease. Your respiratory therapist will provide education regarding lung and heart illness along with training in oxygen requirements, medication use, breathing treatment and exercises for healthy lungs and energy conservation.