Physical Therapy

Wellington Regional Medical Center's Department of Physical Therapy is dedicated to improving patients' quality of life by promoting and facilitating optimal health and human function.

This is achieved by providing comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment, educating patients and families and by consulting with other healthcare providers.

The physical therapy staff interfaces with all disciplines, including: neurosciences, orthopedics, gerontology, hematology, oncology and general medicine. Physical therapy services are provided to outpatients and hospitalized patients.

The staff's clinical expertise and core values of compassion and respect demonstrate their firm commitment to providing high-quality care for patients.

Patients Served Patients admitted for inpatient care may have diagnoses including:

• Stroke (CVA)
• Brain tumor
• Orthopedic conditions
• Arthritis
• Amputation
• Wound care
• Neurological/postneurosurgical condition
• Nontraumatic spinal cord injury
• Paraplegic
• Deconditioning

Patients may be treated as outpatients for:

• Acute chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Sports injuries
• Orthopedic postsurgical care
• Chronic pain
• Neuromuscular disease

Services

The Department of Physical Therapy provides a full range of evaluative, preventative and rehabilitative services to those with impairments in physical functioning. The staff provides patients with comprehensive evaluations, one-to-one education and functional training.

Specific services include:

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological deficits following a stroke or intracranial surgery.
• Training of amputee patients in preparation for and use of prosthetic limbs.
• Biomechanical assessment of the lower extremities.
• Strengthening and instruction in functional activities for patients recovering from acute medical problems, trauma and surgical procedures.
• Instruction of patients and caregivers in safe, effective function geared toward independence.
• Instruction in self-care and home exercises to promote self-management of symptoms.
• Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic wounds to facilitate healing.
• Evaluation, treatment and education of patients with pulmonary problems.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain.
• Consultation with other healthcare professionals regarding patients' requirement/potential for rehabilitation.
• Community outreach and education on: back care, posture evaluation and correction and prevention of falls.

The physical therapy staff provides patients with comprehensive evaluations, one-to-one education and functional training.

Rehabilitation services are provided to outpatients and hospitalized patients.