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REHABILITATION
Physical,
Occupational, and Speech therapists
are available full-time, seven days
a week. We are committed to furthering
the individual’s ability to function
at the highest, practical level of independence
within the least restrictive environment.
Physical Therapy
Analysis of movement dysfunction and
physical limitations relating to musculoskeletal,
neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory
impairment or skin breakdown requires
the skills of a physical therapist.
The profession is concerned with health
promotion, prevention of physical disabilities,
and rehabilitation
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Treatment
Interventions include:
Gait
Training
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Prescriptions
for mobility and ambulatory aids |
Neurological
retraining and muscular reeducation |
Therapeutic exercise for
strength,
endurance, and range of motion |
Edema control
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Balance and coordination
training |
Physical agent
modalities
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Prosthesis
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Positioning
protocols |
| Customized seating evaluations |
Work capacity retraining |
Orthotics |
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy uses standardized testing and clinical
observation with the goals of achieving a level of independence,
preventing debility, and restoring and maintaining health.
The role of the occupational therapist is to facilitate both
a balance and optimal performance of occupational skills,
self-care, work, rest, and leisure activities. Elements which
affect occupational performance include: Fine and gross motor
function, range of motion, strength, and coordination; Sensory-integrative
function, including low vision and balance; Cognitive function
(written communication, attention, problem-solving, memory);
and Psychosocial function.
Treatment Interventions include:
Education
energy conservation and work simplification
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Training
in the use of adaptive/assistive devices for activities
of daily living (ADL’s) |
Teaching
compensatory techniques
particularly for individuals with vision
impairment |
Fabrication of custom
splints to stabilize joints, reduce pain, or
prevent deformity |
Health management education |
Discharge setting evaluations
and
redesign using environmental
modifications to optimize access |
| Sensory reeducation |
Coping skills and stress management |
Home management retraining |
Speech-Language Pathology
The goal of Speech-Language Pathology is to help optimize
speaking and eating abilities.
Treatment
Interventions include:
Enhancing
swallowing abilities through practice in compensatory
strategies and modifying food consistencies
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Improving,
understanding, and enhancing expression of verbal and
written language by participating in functional communication
tasks
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Improving
cognitive communication skills (memory, problem-solving,
reasoning, safety, judgment, and thought organization
to promote independence |
| Providing post-operative intervention
for laryngectomy patients to regain communication |
Improving voice and speech quality
through breath support, articulation and muscle strength |
Helping patients maximize hearing
and providing information and counseling regarding hearing
loss |
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