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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a profession which develops, coordinates and utilizes selected knowledge and skill in planning, organizing and directing programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. The HMHC Physical Therapy Dept. focuses primarily on these individuals whose potential or actual impairment is related to neuromusculoskeletal, pulmonary or cardiovascular systems; on methods of evaluating the functions of these systems and on the application of appropriate therapeutic procedures to improve or restore these functions.

Each patient is evaluated individually by a licensed Physical Therapist. Their follow-up can involve anything for a one time visit to place on a home exercise program with appropriate education to being seen for an extended time period to regain more functional strength or reduce pain as may be needed following a stroke, spinal cord injury or closed head trauma. We also evaluate, treat and educate patients of all ages dealing with some of the following impairments under the direct supervision of your physician:

  • Postural disorders
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Arthritic pain/ailments
  • Extremity pain
  • Gait and balance disorders
  • Brace and splint fitting/modification
  • Fall risk assessments
  • Home assessments/safety assessments
  • Home exercise program instruction
  • Neurological disorders
  • Wound/Skin Care: debridement, burns, pressure ulcers
  • Bursitis
  • Muscle strains
  • Athletic screenings
  • Pediatric and neuro-muscular disorders
  • Assistive device assessment
  • Vestibular disorders
  • Sensory integration
  • Use of modalities and manual therapy techniques to address pain, reduce edema
  • Hand injuries
  • Lymphedema management

If you have any questions regarding our services please call 476-8080 and we would be happy to explain any details over the phone. HMHC also offers Occupational and Speech Therapy services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis as clients require. Our staff looks forward to meeting the needs of new existing patients as we continue to expand our services within Rock Valley and the surrounding area.