Occupational
Therapy also
helps patients:
-
Learn
how to use adaptive techniques or equipment
to physically overcome disabilities
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Reduce
the effects of arthritis and maintain
normal joint movement in arms and hands
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Learn
strengthening and coordination exercises
-
Learn
transitional skills
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Occupational
Therapy can provide individuals with training,
equipment, programs and recommendations to assist
them in reaching their highest level of independence.
What
does a Physical Therapist do?
Physical
Therapists provide therapy to patients who
have experienced neuromuscular, orthopedic and/or
musuloskeletal dysfunctions. Our professionally trained
and licensed therapists promote wellness, maintenance
of good health and proper body mechanics in each
patient.
Physical
Therapists provide training in the following
areas:
Physical
Therapy helps patients:
-
Return
to normal activities
-
Increase
strength
-
Reduce
pain
-
Improve
balance and endurance
-
Learn
safe lifting and movement strategies
-
Establish
exercise programs
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The
goal of Physical Therapy is to maximize
the individuals' independence.
What
does a Speech Therapist do?
Speech-Language
Pathologists are professionally trained
to diagnose and treat communication disorders. Our
therapists take a holistic approach to therapy and
are continually updating their skills through education
on the most current treatment modalities. The therapists
look at each aspect of communication to help the
individual reach their maximum potential.
Speech-Language
Pathologists provide evaluations and treatment
for a variety of communication disorders including:
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Speech
disorders
-
Language
disorders
-
Confusion & memory
deficits
-
Cognitive/Linguistic
deficits
-
Dysphagia
(swallowing disorders)
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Speech-Language
Pathologists help patients:
-
Increase
their ability to make themselves understood
-
Increase
their ability to understand others in
social conversation
-
Reduce
memory problems or forgetfulness by developing
strategies to improve memory for activities
of daily living
-
Improve
speech so they can be better understood
-
Cope
with eating difficulties when coughing
and/or choking
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Arbor
Rehabilitation Services
Physical
Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology
The
best of your life for the rest of your life.
Therapy
promotes and improves the quality of life for individuals
recovering from:
We
believe in helping individuals achieve the highest
level of independence possible, and our physical, occupational,
and speech/language therapy programs are provided with
this goal in mind.
Continuity
of Care
Arbor
rehabilitation professionals work closely with the
other members of the care giving team so that rehabilitation,
nursing, and dining services are provided as part of
an integrated approach. The individual, their family,
and primary care physician are included to carefully
assess the individual's condition and needs. This not
only ensures comprehensive, well-managed care, but
provides a reassuring sense of continuity.
Range
of Services
Arbor
rehabilitation programs are staffed by licensed, certified
therapists who have extensive experience working with
older adults. Follow-up care, including in-home assessments,
care-giver training and gradual step-down programs
from acute therapy to daily routines is provided as
an additional service. This guarantees individuals
and their families the highest level of comfort and
assurance. |
