Rehabilitation Division

Broad range of services and orthopedic procedures

Treatment crosses the range of major disciplines, including:

• Orthopedic rehab following fractures, joint replacement procedures, amputations, tumor resection, and other orthopedic procedures
• Neurological rehab following central nervous system disorders, such as strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, and following peripheral neuropathies (nerve damage) and primary muscle diseases 
• Neurological rehab for patients with head trauma and following neurosurgical procedures
• Rheumatological rehab for patients with joint inflammation and degenerative diseases
• Rehabilitation of patients with diffuse weakness and deconditioning (loss of muscle tone or endurance)
  
  

 In addition, the Rehabilitation Division offers skilled rehab services for:

• Oncology patients whose illnesses or treatments have impacted their neuro-muscular and skeletal systems
• Amputees requiring care and preparation of the stump for a prosthetic limb, prosthetic fitting and gait training
• Patients with severe pain, such as from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or fibromyalgia
• Spinal cord injuries and spinal column disorders
• Speech or swallowing problems following neurological incidents or facial surgery

The Rehabilitation Division's Electrodiagnostic Institute conducts the following diagnostic tests: 

• Electromyogram (EMG) to detect abnormal muscle electrical activity
• Nerve conduction testing (NCT) to evaluate peripheral nerve integrity and function
• Somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) for neurological disease diagnostics
• Peripheral nerve conduction (PNC) testing
  
  

Patient-centered multi-disciplinary care

Inpatients receive multi-disciplinary care for improved quality of life, provided by the division’s allied health services:

• The Physical Therapy Institute, offering comprehensive physical rehab, including hydrotherapy in the heated therapeutic pool
• The Occupational Therapy Institute, offering cognitive assessment and training, upper extremity exercises, and activities of daily living (ADL) rehabilitation
• The Speech Therapy Service for speech and swallowing assessment and training
• The Psychology Rehabilitation Service for addressing the emotional needs of patients and their families
• The Social Work Service, providing support for patients and family members, as well as interfacing with the community