Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a specialty of rehabilitative medicine which
prevents, identifies, corrects, and alleviates dysfunctions of movement.
Physical therapists also evaluate, prevent and relieve pain from injury,
disease, and disorders.
The Center offers comprehensive rehabilitation to meet
the needs of our patients from birth defects, neurological disorders,
arthritis, and minor to complicated orthopedic conditions.
Begun early, physical therapy can significantly
improve an individual's abilities and quality of life. Since the Center
first opened in 1950, it has met the needs of many children. Our
therapists are trained to maximize the potential of infants, toddlers,
and adolescents through stimulation, sensory integration,
neuro-developmental techniques, and developmental facilitation.
Pediatric rehabilitation is optimized with an assorted
approach utilizing the most effective treatments individualized to each
child. The staff stresses the importance of family interaction and
participation in a non-threatening "play" environment.
The Physical Therapy Department is designed to
accommodate adult rehabilitative needs. Besides offering an array of
therapy and exercise equipment and modalities, we provide manual
therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on returning to a productive
lifestyle.
Significant attention is placed on educating the patient in proper body mechanics and posture in order to promote prevention and improve function.
With the approaching maturation of 70 million ageing
“baby boomers” the Center places a special emphasis on the unique needs
of this group. For the patient with geriatric and/or neurological
concerns, treatment may include education of the diagnosis and related
health issues, safety instruction, joint protection techniques, and
balance and coordination training. Mobility training and assessment for
home equipment needs are also integral to this rehabilitation.
The staff promotes a proactive patient role through
education and goal-directed therapy. Patients benefit from traditional
physical therapy as well as aquatic rehabilitation. To decrease the risk
of reoccurrence or re-injury, we meet the needs of the patient after
discharge by offering many community programs such as the Arthritis
Aquatic Program and the Independent Aquatic Program.
The Physical Therapy Department is committed to providing quality physical therapy and to consistently exceed the expectations of our patients and their referring physicians.
Physical therapy is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies. A physician prescription is required to initiate services.
