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the Department of Rehabilitative Services, patients have access
to a variety of specialists and professionals, a compassionate
support staff and state-of-the-art equipment. Programs are available
to both inpatients and outpatients under the medical direction
of a physiatrist (doctor specializing in physical rehabilitation),
who oversees their total treatment. Appointments are necessary
for all therapy, consultations and testing.
Physical Therapy - Provides orthopedic rehabilitation for sports
injuries, fractures, arthritis, amputations and tendonitis. The
department also provides neurological rehabilitation for strokes,
multiple sclerosis, cord injuries, Parkinson's disease and balance
disorders.
Prosthetic & Orthotic clinic - Provides a full array of prosthetic
and orthotic services including patient evaluation, upper and lower
extremity prosthetics and orthotics. All patients receive appropriate
follow-up referrals for training with their devices.
Occupational Therapy - Promotes independent, safe functioning
in self-care and facilitates a patient's return to the community
following illness, injury or disability. Patients receive training
in everyday tasks such as dressing and bathing, preparing a meal,
or managing a home. Also assists patients in the re-learning of
skills to return to work or school. A hand rehabilitation program
for all types of hand injuries and dysfunctions is also available.
Speech-Language Therapy - Provides help for patients of all ages,
and disorders including stroke, dysphagia (swallowing disorders),
laryngectomy, delayed language, articulation (pronunciation errors),
stuttering, voice problems and neurological disorders.
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