 Rehab Services
St. Joseph's Area Health Services staff of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, speech language pathologist, athletic trainer, and support staff are all highly qualified professionals who stay current in treatment options by attending continuing education programs.
Our Rehab Services staff will work with you in all settings of your
rehabilitation. We will help coordinate your care between all settings
including inpatient hospital stays, same day surgery, home visits,
local school, residency at Heritage Living Center as well as at our
outpatient departments located in the hospital and in Walker. Our
therapists work closely with you and your physician to share
information, emphasizing teamwork and assuring the best outcomes for
you while maintaining confidentiality.
Physical Therapy
St. Joseph's Physical Therapy helps patients achieve their highest level of function following illness, injury, surgery or other causes.
Each patient is assessed and an individualized program is developed
depending on their particular disability and potential. Patients are an
active partner in their rehabilitation. Activities are designed to
promote and encourage the patientsŐ return to as normal and full a life
as possible. Exercises, therapeutic treatments, and patient education
help the patient by decreasing pain and improving conditions.
Physical Therapy services available include:
- Therapeutic exercise
- Functional training in self care, home management, work, community,
and leisure activities
- Sports medicine
- Manual therapy techniques
- Electrotherapeutic modalities
- Physical agents and mechanical modalities
- Pediatric developmental treatment
- Instruction for individuals, families, and caregivers
- Bladder health
- Vestibular rehab
Speech and Language Pathology
Our speech and language pathologist is dedicated to the needs of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Rita Kleven, Speech/Language Pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP, sees patients at St. Joseph's Rehab and Home Care Departments Heritage Living Center and Walker's Center for Physical Rehabilitation. In addition to her work in therapy, Kleven's expertise allows video swallowing testing to be conducted in conjunction with the Imaging Department.
Services provided through Speech and Language Pathology are:
- Articulation
- Language disorders
- Dysphagia/swallowing
- Voice disorders
- Aural rehabilitation
- Cognitive retraining
- Breath/respiratory support
- Oral motor strengthening
- Aphasia
- Stuttering/fluency disorders
- Dysarthria
- Verbal apraxia
- Augmentative and alternative communication
Athletic Training
Athletic Training services provided by St. Joseph's enables the athletic population to get back to sport specific activities as quickly as possible after injury. Proper evaluation, movement analysis, and sport-specific rehabilitation is performed regularly. A trainer is available for schools as well.
Other service include:
- Weight room programs (demonstrations)
- Game coverage
- Taping clinics
- Equipment fitting
- Weight certification for wrestlers
- Protective devices (bracing, padding, etc.)
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