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Physiatrist
The physiatrist is an M.D. specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and is in charge of coordinating your medical care and communicating regularly with you and your family. The physiatrist will work closely with the Rehabilitation Team to monitor recovery according to the unique circumstances of the medical condition, and will consult with other physician specialists as necessary.
Psychologist
The Psychologist is available to provide emotional support and to help derive the maximum benefit from the patient’s stay in the hospital. The psychologist may work to address the psychological and social impact of the condition and help to improve overall wellbeing.
Pain Management Specialist
The pain management specialist is available to assist in prescribing the appropriate regimen of pain medications to allow maximum participation in all therapeutic activities. Ongoing adjustment may be necessary in order to achieve sufficient pain relief.
Nursing
Nurses are responsible for your general care on a 24-hour basis. The nurses will assess and monitor physical needs, with special emphasis on pain management. The nurses help coordinate care to ensure that goals are achieved and daily needs are met. Nurses will help to achieve team goals in mobility and self-care.
Physical Therapist
The physical therapist will work to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. An individual program will be customized to address specific needs. The goal of physical therapy will be to maximize mobility and independence, allowing the patient to return to full participation in home and community activities. The physical therapy sessions involve patient education and practice in strengthening and stretching exercises, as well as balance, stair training and walking. The therapist will work with the doctor and nurses to manage pain in order to reap the most benefit from therapy time. In preparation for discharge the physical therapist provides an exercise program, and order equipment and/or orthotics to facilitate progress at home.
Occupational Therapist
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate how the musculoskeletal condition may have affected the patient’s ability to perform daily activities such as dressing, bathing, personal grooming and hygiene, mobility in the bathroom, managing household chores, as well as access within the community. The occupational therapist will design a program to address any limitations in self-care, the ability to return to work and leisure interests. In addition, the therapist will order equipment to help the patient function as independently and as safely as possible in day-to-day activities.
Speech Language Pathologist
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate both communication and cognitive (thinking) skills. She or he will assist in improving ability to understand language (spoken or written), express thoughts (verbally, gesturally or in writing) and participate in conversations. In addition, the Speech Language Pathologist can evaluate swallowing function and assist in swallowing rehab if indicated.
Social Worker
The Social Worker is specially trained in the needs of rehabilitation patients and their families, and serves as the link between them and the community. The Social Worker may help to resolve financial concerns, provide emotional support, and assist with discharge plans. The Social Worker also works with insurance carriers and community resources to ensure the smooth delivery of health care services.
Recreational Therapist
The Recreation Therapist will assess the patient’s areas of interest and ability in order to provide opportunities for leisure and social activities. She or he will help the individual use these areas to prepare for a return to the community, and will provide activities and special events in the evenings and on weekends.
Registered Dietician
Nutrition is essential to wound healing and retain health during the rehabilitation process. An individual who has poor nutrition prior to surgery or injury may take longer to heal. Injury or surgery may also affect nutritional status by causing metabolic changes, or medication interference, or intake intolerance. Our Registered Dietitian assesses the nutritional status of each individual served to maintain safe and healthy eating with a well-balanced diet, address any medical needs, and maximize nutritional status. Working closely with the attending physicians, nurses, and therapists, the dietitian formulates a program to meet each person's specific nutritional needs, including specialized diets and oral supplements. Patients also receive ongoing nutrition education to promote wellness following discharge.
Therapeutic Interventions Include:
- Pain Management
- Modalities: Heat, Ice and other Pain Relieving Methods
- Therapeutic Massage
- Activity of Daily Living Training
- Endurance and Conditioning
- Flexibility and Range of Motion Exercises
- Balance and Falls Assessment
- Leisure and Recreational Activities
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Gait (Walking) and Stair Training
- Custom Splinting and Casting
- Pre-Prosthetic and Prosthetic Training
- In-House Orthotic and Prosthetic Design and Provision
- Wheelchair Assessment and Provision
- Adaptive Equipment Assessment
- Patient and Caregiver Training
- Community Re-Entry Training
- Home Evaluation
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