• Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Injury
• Stroke & Neurological Conditions
• Vestibullar & Balance Impairments
• Low Back Pain & Various Pain Syndromes
• Arthritis

Our clinics offer state-of-the-art therapy in the following areas:

• Orthopedics
• Manual Therapy
• McConnell Taping ™ for Knee Impairments
• Work Related Injury Treatment & Prevention
• Balance & Fall Prevention Training
• Wound Care
• Prosthetic Training

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists provide professional expertise for:

• Training in Activities of Daily Living
• Neurodevelopment Treatment
• Assessment and Treatment in Use of Adaptive Equipment
• Splinting & Orthotics
• Energy Conservation Treatment & Education

Diagnoses and conditions treated include:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Repetitive Movement Disorders
• Stroke
• Post surgical hand & upper extremity
• Arthritis and Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions

Special Programs
FOCUS / Intensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program
Patients receive an intensive, comprehensive rehabilitation program involving at least two therapies (Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy) and coordination of care by a licensed social worker.
The FOCUS program emphasizes functional skills and independence with a focus on community re-entry. Criteria for participation are:
Need for two of more therapies
Ability to participate in two or more hours of therapy per visit
Reasonable expectation for improvement.

People who have experienced any of the following can potentially benefit from our individualized, intensive rehabilitation program:

• Stroke
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Total Joint Replacements
• Amputations
• Neurological Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Cardiac Disease
• Pulmonary Disease 
  

Candidates for this program are patients who need at least two different therapies, and who do not require inpatient care. Patients must also be able to make outpatient visits to our clinic. Lakeplains Rehabilitation Services can assist in arranging transportation through the Community Action Transportation System if needed.

A Professional Team Approach For Improving Activities of Daily Living
Our specialized team of healthcare professionals work together, using their individual expertise in collaboration with each other and the patient to help achieve maximum functioning at home, work, school and in the community.

Activities of Daily Living

Mobility - Improving mobility is an essential first step in restoring a productive life-style.
We will focus on:


Musculoskeletal strengthening
Neuromuscular training
Functional activity such as moving in and out of bed, chairs, and cars, and other activities of daily living.
Managing community barriers
Gait training
Endurance and conditioning
Communication and Cognitive Skills
Serious injury can affect a person's ability to process information and communicate thoughts. Our focus in these areas is on:

Memory

• Problem solving,
• Attention and concentration skills
• Speech and vocalization
• Language comprehension
• Reading and writing skills
• Behavioral skills
• Self-Care

An important aspect of the recovery process for patients is being able to care for themselves. Our focus on self care includes:

Regaining basic daily living skills
Training in the use of specialized and adaptive equipment
Community reintegration

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Women's Health / Urinary Stress Incontinence Program
The program is a conservative, non-invasive approach. The scope of treatment involves: Strengthening of pelvic floor muscles
Education and training in behavior modification and lifestyle factors
Muscle relaxation techniques referred to as 'physiological quieting' designed to reduce autonomic nervous system stimulation to the bladder.

Senior Wellness Program
Participants consult with a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in designing their own individualized exercise program. Participants have access to state of the art exercise equipment, and receive supervision by a Physical Therapist Assistant. Participants must have a physician's prescription.