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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. Free parking is available
on the parking deck for all patients receiving therapy.
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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