Quality Rehabilitation Services
Our Acute Rehabilitation Department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services to our patients and long term care residents. Your doctor can refer you to any of these services if you need them. Once your doctor has ordered the service, a qualified therapist will complete a thorough evaluation of your strengths, limitations, and rehabilitation potential. Our physiatrists (a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation) may assess your rehabilitation potential and needs. The overall goal of rehabilitation services is to improve and increase or maintain your level of functioning and quality of life by assisting you with achieving your maximum potential in all aspects of daily living.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is helpful with the following:
- Training in the use of adaptive equipment
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Nursing/family education
- Sensory-motor training
- Adaption to a physical environment
- Cognitive training
- Pain management
- Strains and sprains
- Tendonitis
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation after joint surgery
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Shoulder pain or injuries
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is helpful with the following:
- Orthopedic problems
- CVA
- Neurological disorders
- Cardiopulmonary dysfunction
- Pressure ulcers
- Tendonitis
- Rehabilitation after joint surgery
- Neck and back pain
- Sprains and strains
- Functional loss that is secondary to debilitating medical conditions.
Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathology is helpful with the following:
- CVA
- Neurological disorders
- Ventilator dependence
- Swallowing disorders
- Hearing impairments
- Cancers of larynx and throat
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cardiopulmonary dysfunction
Treatment Procedures and Modalities
We proudly offer Kinesio Taping as a rehabilitation treatment option. This procedure was made popular during the Olympics and uses a highly specialized elastic tape to reduce localized swelling associated with surgery, sports injuries, acute trauma, and lymphedema. Other procedures and modalities may include the following:
- Passive and/or active range of motion
- Stretching
- Joint mobilization
- Balance and coordination activities
- Prosthetic training
- Wound care
- Therapeutic exercise and muscle re-education
- Massage
- Hydrotherapy (whirlpool)
- Hot/cold packs
- Paraffinic bath
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Cervical or lumbar traction
- Biofeedback
Call 201-967-4262 for more Acute Rehabilitation Services information or assistance in making an appointment. Please be prepared to provide the following patient information when you call:
- Name, address, and daytime phone number
- Insurance
- Date of birth
- Reason for appointment
What if you don’t have insurance? You may be referred to the Patient Financial Assistance to review and understand your financial options.
