Rehabilitative Services

Department hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 920-748-9138.

Physical Therapy

• Physical Therapy Services: Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions. Physical therapists provide therapy intended to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• Sports Medicine: Specialized therapy services that address the needs of athletes. Licensed Athletic Trainers (LAT) are educated and skilled professionals who specialize in athletic health care. They help with injury prevention and treatment for athletes and those who are physically active.
• Swing Bed: Rehabilitation therapy (Physical, Occupational, Speech/Language Pathology) provided for inpatients who no longer qualify for acute care, but do require continued therapy in order to return home or to the highest level of functional independence.

Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapy Services: Rehabilitative treatment of upper extremity injuries, neurological events (stroke, nerve damage, Bell’s Palsy, etc.), and hand or elbow splinting. The aim of the Occupational Therapist is to help the client to perform daily tasks in their living and working environments, and to assist them to develop the skills to live independent, satisfying, and productive lives.
• Functional Capacity Evaluations: Evaluation for those who have been injured and want to return to work or daily living and are unsure of their capabilities.
• Work Screening: Pre-placement screenings of workers for employers.

Speech and Language Pathology

• Speech and Language Services: Speech-language pathologists treat communication problems in infants, children, adolescents and adults.
• You might consult a speech-language pathologist to help....
  • someone with a speech impairment, such as stuttering, slurred speech, or voice problems;
  • someone whose speech or language has been affected by a stroke or head injury;
  • someone whose speech has been affected by surgery;
  • someone with a swallowing disorder.
• You might use the services of a speech-language pathologist for a child if. . . .
  • you have difficulty understanding what the child is trying to say;
  • you think the child is speaking differently from children of the same age;
  • the child has difficulty telling you what he or she wants; or
  • the child has difficulty understanding what people are saying.
• Swallow Studies: The barium swallow is a study that is completed in radiology. The test evaluates the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that goes from the throat to the stomach. A spot film is made that shows liquid moving from the pharynx or throat, through the esophagus into the stomach. This helps the doctor identify possible problems and the best treatment.