Rehabilitation Services at Samaritan Hospital

Providing the most advanced comprehensive outpatient services with care and support, our multidisciplinary team of therapists will tailor a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. Our up-to-the-minute treatment techniques, combined with state-of-the-art equipment and a focus on patient/family education, assures that you, or your loved one, receives the best care possible.

Physical Therapy

Using a combination of manual therapies, various modalities, exercise and education, our licensed physical therapists work with you to improve mobility and function, and help you manage your pain. Available techniques include, but are not limited to:

• Joint mobilization
• Myofascial release
• Therapeutic massage
• Soft-tissue mobilization
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation
• Whirlpool
• Cervical/lumbar traction
• Therapeutic exercise/strengthening
• Range of motion
• Wound management
• Temporary orthotic fabrication

Occupational Therapy

Our licensed occupational therapists work to help patients improve their strength and range of motion, as well as relieve pain, to enable them to return to work and other activities of everyday life. Treatment interventions include:

• Exercises and strengthening
• Environmental adaptation
• Work simulation
• Sensory re-education and visual retraining
• Paraffin, heat, ice and ultrasound

Speech/Language and Swallowing Therapies

For individuals with speech/language and swallowing disorders, our speech and language pathologists provide evaluation and treatment in collaboration with medical specialists, physical and occupational therapists and dietitians. Specialized treatments include Vital Stimulation and EMG biofeedback.

Specialty Programs and Services

• Stroke Recovery
• Work Capacity
• Swallowing Center
• Lymphedema Management
  

Insurance and Appointments

A physician's prescription is needed for rehabilitation services and some insurance companies may require a physician referral. Please call us if you have questions. We'd be happy to talk with you and determine if your health insurance plan works with us.

To schedule an appointment, please call us at (518) 271-3407.