Outpatient physical rehabilitation

Because of the buoyancy of water, aquatic therapy allows the body to exercise joints and muscles while bearing less weight. Aquatic therapy is often used to help orthopedic conditions or chronic pain, as well as when you have undergone joint replacement surgery.

Some of the benefits of aquatic therapy may include:

• Improved balance and coordination
• Improved endurance and lung capacity
• Improved flexibility and strength
• Increased blood flow
• Reduced pain

We look for the source of balance issues and help you return to your normal, active lifestyle. Our therapists have advanced training in the anatomy, physiology and function of the vestibular system with a certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

We understand the challenges associated with reduced hand mobility, and are committed to providing quality care to help you regain maximum function. Hand therapists use advanced techniques and effective care to treat hand injuries and diseases and help you if you need postsurgical care.

Our team has the skills and knowledge necessary to safely treat you. We use individualized treatment plans for edema and lymphedema caused by surgery, cancer, cancer treatment and burns.

OT helps increase independence by restoring the skills needed for daily activities and self-care. OT is also used to help you adapt to impairments or disabilities, and to prevent further illness and injury.

OT can help improve your skills in a number of activities, including:

• Cooking
• Driving
• Dressing
• Eating
• Maintaining a home environment
• Using a computer
• Working or attending school

Our team of cancer rehabilitation therapists can help treat conditions or problems you may experience during or after cancer treatment. Our team customizes treatment plans and provides options that best fit your lifestyle and goals.

Our orthopedic program offers comprehensive treatment for bone, muscle and joint conditions. The institute works with you to create treatment programs that help you return to healthy function. Because we understand the factors that contribute to orthopedic conditions, we take an active role in reducing the likelihood of any injuries or illnesses occurring in the future.

If you are experiencing urinary or bowel problems, pelvic pain or sexual dysfunction, physical therapy may help address weakness in your pelvic floor muscles and improve symptoms. The type of therapy prescribed will depend upon the symptoms you’re experiencing. Some will require relaxing and lengthening of the muscles, while others may require strengthening the muscles.

Our rehabilitation center offers physical therapy to help you correct and prevent short- or long-term movement issues that affect everyday activities. Our expert physical therapists employ a variety of advanced techniques to help reduce your pain and increase your strength, mobility and flexibility.

Disorders of speech, language and swallowing can affect your quality of life, and may be caused by conditions such as a traumatic brain injury, stroke or certain cancers. We provide skilled and compassionate care if you require therapy for speech and swallowing disorders.

Our sports medicine program offers injury prevention, evaluation and treatment, with the goal of returning athletes safely back to play. We also provide athletic trainers to area high schools.