Physical Therapy
Upon admission, a physical therapist completes a comprehensive evaluation and establishes an individualized physical therapy treatment plan. These plans typically include a focus on the following:
Balance
Wheelchair Function
Pain/Symptom Management
- Heat Cold, Paraffin, Ultrasound,
Electrical Stimulation, Phototherapy
- Positioning
- Soft tissue and joint mobilization
- Movement assessment
Mobility Training
- Bed Mobility
- Assistive device training
(cane, walker, rollator, etc.)
- Car transfers
- Stairs
- Fall Recovery
Orthotics Fitting & Training
- Bracing for support or weaknesses
- Diabetic Footwear
Wound Care
- Assessment by Wound Care Team
- Positioning
- Seating assessment
- Education
Other Innovative Resources
- Nintendo Wii (for postural assessment, unguarded movement, hand-eye coordination, & balance)
- Sci-Fit bike
and Sci-Fit Recumbent Step Machine
- Parallel bars
- Therapy mats
- SoloStep (Overhead support system that aides therapists to improve patient's balance without risk of falling)
Upon discharge, additional assessments as needed:
- Both PT and OT will visit home or the destination of patient prior to discharge
- Recommendations for equipment needed at home
For
Short-Term Rehabilitation admissions, we design all programs to help patients reach their maximum level of function and to prepare them for transition back into their communities.
To learn more, call 508-433-4400 or email us today.
