SUMMARY OF SERVICES
Comprehensive services will be provided in the areas of:
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Physical therapy - to help the patient achieve maximum motor control strength, balance, and mobility.
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Occupational therapy - to help the patient complete everyday functional activities of daily living.
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Speech-language therapy - to assess cognitive and communication functions and to improve language skills and swallowing.
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Psychiatry - to assist with mood disturbances and recommend medications if needed.
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Psychology - to assist with treatment of adjustment difficulties and other psychological issues that can develop during stroke rehabilitation.
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Nutrition - to design an appropriate diet, based on the individual's capabilities for swallowing.
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1. PHYSICAL THERAPY
Many people, when they think of physical therapy, think of massage and exercise. Although these are definite components, physical therapy is much broader. The Rehab Resource Physical Therapists have a medical background. They study etiology (origin of injury/disease), pathology and treatment (surgical and non-surgical) of dysfunctions that affect the musculoskeletal system.
The Rehab Resource physical therapists are licensed professional who are experts in musculoskeletal dysfunctions. They are trained to analyze movement and identify abnormal mechanics. From this assessment they will treat a dysfunction with manual skills that will accelerate the recovery process. To enhance this treatment, the therapist will design a specific exercise program that the patient may execute independently.
2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & HAND THERAPY
OT in general looks at how a person can function in their environment and where problems are seen, the therapist can assist the patient to use adaptive techniques or devices to remain as independent as possible. In the area of Hand Therapy, Occupational therapists have specialized in their knowledge of the upper extremity, and can use modalities, range of motion, splinting and exercises to help the patient regain functional use of their extremity. Occupational therapists also look at activities of daily living, and can provide devices to make every day tasks easier in the areas of work, such as ergonomic information/tools, home tasks, such as jar openers, zipper pulls and shoe laces.
3.SPEECH THERAPY
Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most children with speech and/or language disorders. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive. Receptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding or processing language. Expressive disorders include difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way.
4.MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues and joints of the body to effect a therapeutic response in the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction. It can be preventive or restorative, helping to maintain, rehabilitate, augment physical function or relieve pain. Massage therapy has firmly established its role as a clinically-oriented health option used to relieve a variety of discomforts because it achieves undeniable results. Massage can help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Physical therapy can be effective treatment for pre natal / post partum pain and dysfunction, post gynecological surgery, incontinence / pelvic floor weakness and pelvic pain. Therapy for these conditions often consists of strengthening exercises and muscle stimulation. The Rehab Resource Physical Therapy Clinics have specialized therapist and specific equipment to provide these treatments. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 1-270-763-0703.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Rehab Resource Sports Medicine provides specialized care to patients by physicians and staff specially trained in sports medicine. Services are focused on young and adult athletes to provide a variety of services including athletic training, the Back to Golf program, community outreach and educational programs, medical coverage at local athletic events, rehabilitation services and surgical services.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 1-270-763-0703.
WOUND CARE
The Rehab Resource Physical Therapy Clinics provide wound care of small surface wounds. Therapy consists of cleansing, debridement, and bandaging.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-270-763-0703.
WORK CONDITIONING
Work Conditioning programs are conducted in our facility. Our highly trained professionals will work with the patient to develop and implement an aggressive rehabilitation program, designed to meet each individual’s functional needs. Participation in this program ensures higher productivity and lowers the risk of potential re-injury. Efforts are made to educate each patient with regards to their functional job demands. The Work Conditioning Program includes: complete on-site job analysis, total body re-conditioning program, including balance, stability, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning, work simulation movements, material handling activities, job education, focusing on injury prevention.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-270-763-0703.
BACK TO GOLF
Back to Golf is a program for improving your ability to play the game of golf. The most important part of equipment you take on the course is not your clubs; it’s the physical mechanism of your body. Limitations in how your joints move or imbalances between your muscles can cause problems with your swing and even lead to injuries. Back to Golf is a nationally recognized program for identifying and eliminating these kinds of problems so you are physically able to enjoy the game and play better.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-270-763-0703.
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS (FCE)
Functional Capacity Evaluations are a scientifically developed process of evaluating injured people to determine their safe capabilities and tolerances in a work environment.
The goal is for each patient to be tested in an objective manner and to provide reliable data for use in determining treatment, therapy, or return-to-work status. This data will be supplied in a comprehensive report format that provides for easy interpretation. The testing protocols are supported by peer reviewed published studies to insure supportable data for use in all applications and to provide a standardized testing platform for all patients. The FCE may include, but is not limited to the following: Static/Dynamic Lifting Tasks, Muscular Strength and Range of Motion Measurements, Cardiovascular Endurance Exercises, Material Handling Exercises, Assessment of Work Abilities, Validity Protocol to Assure Accurate Determination of Patient's Participation Level.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-270-763-0703.
REHAB RESOURCE BACK SCHOOL
Rehab Resource Back School is focused on identifying the risk factors of back injuries while educating the participant on proper lifting and body mechanics. The class stresses the importance of physical fitness, nutrition, weight and stress management. Both stretching and strengthening exercises are taught to each individual ensuring that they will be using the safest techniques possible. The target audience for back school includes patients being treated by Rehab Resource physicians and rehabilitation professionals. The classes are also open to Rehab Resource employees who have injured their back/neck on the job. Future classes will be made available to area companies who wish to send employees for proper lifting instruction.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 1-270-763-0703.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACK SCREENING
Rehab Resource Outpatient Physical Therapy offers pre-employment back screening to several Etown area companies. We offer a comprehensive screen that covers not only the back and neck but also upper and lower extremities. This screen was developed to serve as a quick and inexpensive tool to evaluate the patient for any abnormalities in strength and range of motion. We also offer an essential job function screen that is specifically tailored to your company’s job descriptions. Each of these screens can be done separately or together depending on the needs of your company. The screens are usually performed within 24 hours of scheduling an appointment and take about 30 minutes to complete with results that same day.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call Etown 1-270-763-0703 or Radcliff 1-270-351-3511
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