Our therapy team is passionate about bringing the latest techniques and programs to our patients.
Through continuing education, our speech language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists apply the latest research to improve cognition, balance, promote independence and reduce fall-risk. They have the skills and expertise to design comprehensive therapy and rehab programs for strengthening, balance training, pain reduction, wound-healing, urinary incontinence, increasing range of motion, activities of daily living, swallowing and speech disorders, and cognitive deficits.
Physical Therapy
The physical therapist’s role in home care is to evaluate, treat, estimate prognosis, assist in diagnosis, encourage and teach patients. The PT will assess, establish and assist in progress to reach goals and become independent. If independence is not the goal, they will train caregivers to safely care for the pt and meet their daily needs. The PT is also a Case Manager which includes responsibility of communication between the MD, pharmacy, family and other team members to ensure safety and implement the skilled services needed for maximum medical and functional improvement.
PT’s evaluate the patient’s condition, determine barriers and develop a plan of care to work towards goals.
- Treatment for balance problems that can lead to falls including vestibular rehab
- Treatment to improve walking and mobility
- Recovery / rehab after knee or hip replacement
- Strength and joint mobility
- Improve transfers and bed mobility
- Treatment to reduce pain and increase independence
- Wheelchair fitting and management
Occupational Therapy
The focus of Occupational Therapy is improving one’s quality of life by maximizing their function, safety, and independence in activities of daily living. These activities vary for everyone and include anything from basic selfcare and housework to work and leisure activities.
- Treatment to improve self care including increase independence and safety in bathroom, dressing, cooking and cleaning
- Increase upper body range of motion and strength for functional tasks
- Training in energy conservation techniques
- Treatment to improve fine motor skills including writing and grasping
- Functional mobility and balance
- Home modifications and equipment
Speech Language Pathology and Swallowing Therapy
Speech Language pathologists (SLPs) work with people to improve their quality of life through improved communication and cognitive skills. SLPs also work with patients to improve their ability to safely eat and swallow.
- Treatment for cognition and memory
- Treatment to improve language and word finding
- Treatment to improve swallow and reduce risk of aspiration
- VitalStim /Neuromuscular electrical stimulation Certified Clinician
- Treatment to improve voice and speech intelligibility
- LSVT Certified Clinician
