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Overview |
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The
Rehabilitation Department is an integral aspect of the Leewood team.
The department is staffed by a physical therapist/rehabilitation
coordinator, an occupational
therapist, and a speech therapist. Services are provided to both long-term
care residents and
those residents who come for short-term rehabilitation. We also provide
training and education
to staff and family members, as needed.
In therapy, patients are retrained how to do such activities
as dressing, toileting, hygiene, walking, transferring, speaking and
swallowing; all through a range
of strengthening exercises, stretching, standing, balance activities, and
education.
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| Physical Therapy Goals: |
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Restore normal movement and function while
attempting to resolve problems such as pain, weakness, loss of motion or
in-coordination. Treatment begins with evaluation to ascertain structures
involved as well as severity and nature of problem. Physical therapists will
identify and attempt to remedy problems of movement dysfunction by physical
means, such as heat, water, electricity, cold and ultrasound.
The major part of the physical therapy program is a therapeutic exercise
program specifically planned
for each patient and is based upon identified
problems and complaints. Home instruction, patient education, and family
education are vital components of a physical therapy program.
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Physical
therapy treatment programs include:
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Back
school and prevention |
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Cardiac
rehabilitation |
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Electrical stimulation |
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Fitness and body strength |
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Functional capacity evaluations |
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Gait
(ambulating) training |
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Heat
and cold therapies |
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Hydrotherapy |
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Industrial rehabilitation/pre-employment screenings |
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Manual/mechanical traction |
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Musculoskeletal assessment |
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Neurological muscular re-education |
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Prosthetic training |
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Soft
tissue mobilization |
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Sports
medicine |
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) |
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Therapeutic exercises |
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Wellness and health promotion |
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Work
hardening |
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| Occupational Therapy:
Skills for the job of living! |
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What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play
activities to increase independent function, enhance development, and
prevent disability. Occupational therapists assist patients in learning the
skills necessary to live a more independent, satisfying, and productive life
regardless of disability.
Who benefits from Occupational Therapy?
A variety of people benefit from Occupational therapy, including those
with:
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Limitations
following a stroke or heart attack |
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Arthritis (pain management, joint protection, energy conservation) |
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Multiple Sclerosis, or other serious chronic diseases |
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Amputations |
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Broken
bones or other injuries from falls or accidents |
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Cognitive problems |
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Concerns related to home safety, including kitchen and bath safety |
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A
recent progressive change in level of independence or function |
Who should you contact for more information?
Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment require a physician’s order.
Residents, their family, or a staff member can contact the patient’s Doctor
directly for an Occupational Therapy referral. Screenings provided upon
request. If you have any questions about whether resident would benefit from
Occupational Therapy services, please feel free to contact our
Rehabilitation Department.
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| Speech & Language
Pathology |
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Certified Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate, plan,
and execute treatment programs.
Services include the following:
Screening program for speech, language, and hearing problems.
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Disorders may include aphasia, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), related
neurogenic speech and language impairments, oral-motor dysfunction,
larynectomy, Alzheimer’s and hearing impairments. |
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Treatment services include direct therapeutic treatment, staff
consultation, and family counseling. |
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Creating a social environment for use of acquired skills. |
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Public
and family awareness forums for information related to communication
disorders. |
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Involvement in patient care meetings, utilization and review meetings. |
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Participation in in-service programs with topics including aphasia
cognitive disorders, dysphasia/videofluoroscopy, larygectomy, and
hearing loss/aid maintenance. |
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Develop restorative nursing programs for maintenance and enhancement of a
patient’s communication skills. |
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