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CARING FOR A BROAD RANGE OF CONDITIONS Our Rehab team cares for patients experiencing a broad range of medical problems, including:  Orthopedic problems, including knee,shoulder,back, hip and handArthritisJoint replacementNeck and back painGate and balance problemsStroke and other neurological conditionsWounds and amputationsIndustrial medicine injuriesOUR TREATMENT TEAM Our team approach to treatment is geared toward individualized care. Staff members work with patients on setting attainable goals and developing specifically designed treatment plans. We understand that each patient’s need is unique, which is why our team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language pathologists who provide specialized care for a wide range of conditions. PHYSICAL THERAPY 
Our physician therapists use some of the latest equipment, including bicycles, upper body bikes, and much more. Physical therapy programs are designed to decrease pain, improve balance, coordination, motion, strength and mobility. We offer: Pain Reduction: - Joint mobilization - Manual therapy and massage - Ultrasound - Lontophoresis - Electrical stimulation - Hydrotherapy Sports Medicine: - Balance/gait training - Sports re-training Exercise: - Posture improvement - Muscle strengthening - Circulation improvement - Joint range of motion improvement - Endurance and coordination enhancement Mobility Training: - Neurological rehabilitation - Wheelchair mobility training - Brace and splint application - Walker and crutch training - Prosthetic limbs and assistive device instruction - Gait training Wound Care: - Whirlpool therapy Lymphedema Services: - Evaluation and management of lymphedema Occupational Therapy For people with hand, shoulders or elbow problems, occupational therapy helps to re-educate patients on the activities of daily living. Care includes: Work Conditioning: - Return-to-work training - Hand therapy - Ergonomic analysis Function and Ability Improvement: - Proper body positioning instruction - Activities of daily living planning - Safety judgement improvement - Cognitive rehabilitation - Community re-entry - Energy conservation skills education Self-Care Skills Training for: - Feeding - Dressing - Bathing - Grooming - Toileting - Homemaking Limitation Reduction: - Muscle strength improvement - Behavioral skills development - Arm splinting and positioning - Adoptive equipment training SPEECH THERAPY For patients who have difficulty communicating such as after a stroke, our speech/language pathologists help improve speech, writing skills, cognition (thinking skills) and swallowing. We offer: Speech Production: - Vocal quality improvement - Speech improvement - Intelligibility training - Oral muscle development Language Skills: - Social communication training - Spoken language and reading comprehension - Written expression development Verbal Expression: - Through organization and word finding training - Verbal problem solving improvement - Compensatory memory strategy instruction Swallowing: - Compensatory chewing and swallowing technique guidance - Meal planning for diet consistency INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT AVAILABILITY Rehabilitation Services are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Many patients, who begin rehabilitation in the hospital, return for follow-up therapy as an out patient. Many patients, who begin rehabilitation in the hospital, return for follow-up therapy as an out patient. For patients who don’t require hospitalization, a physician referral is needed for out patient therapy. Our comprehensive program is designed to not only get patients back home, but to help patients resume their daily activities independently. For more information about our Rehabilitation Services, please call (562) 464-6336, from 9 am to 5:30 pm or the hospital at (562) 945-3561. Our Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services are located at 15111 E. Whittier Blvd., Suite 350. |
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