Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapists focus on maximizing patients’
ability to move through his or her environment in order
to interact with family, friends, and associates. Strengthening
muscles, balance training, and maximizing functional
skills are a few examples of activities typically addressed
by a physical therapist.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps
individuals achieve independence in all facets of their
lives. Occupational therapy assists people in developing
the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent
and satisfying lives. Services typically include
- Customized treatment programs to improve one's
ability to perform daily activities
- Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with
adaptation recommendations Performance skills assessments
and treatment
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage
training
- Guidance to family members and caregivers
Some of the health conditions that benefit from occupational
therapy include
- Work-related injuries including lower back problems
or repetitive stress injuries
- Limitations following
a stroke or heart attack
- Arthritis, multiple sclerosis,
or other serious chronic conditions
- Birth injuries,
learning problems, or developmental disabilities
- Mental
health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's,
schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress
- Problems
with substance use or eating disorders
- Burns, spinal
cord injuries, or amputations
- Broken bones or other
injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents
- Vision or cognitive problems that threaten the ability
to drive
Speech Therapy
Treatment in which speech and language needs of an individual
patient are addressed, may also include oral/motor therapy
