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Therapy Services at
Autumn Health Care
TheraTrust Inc. provides the highest quality rehabilitation
services to all Autumn Health Care facilities. Therapy services
include physical, occupational and speech therapies. TheraTrust
also offers outpatient therapy services to those patients wishing to
continue therapy programs after discharge from an Autumn Health
Care facility. To learn more about TheraTrust Inc., visit their
website at www.theratrust.net
Physical
Therapy
Modern
Physical Therapy is complex and a sophisticated health science that
utilizes state-of-the-art technology and treatments
which allows the body's natural healing mechanisms to
operate effectively. A good PT program consists of:
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Eliminating or
preventing impairments
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Compensating
for physical limitations
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Accelerate
recovery of resident
Our licensed Physical Therapist will prepare
a personalized treatment plan for each resident we care for. Here
are some things we can do or include in the treatment program:
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Therapeutic Exercises: Isometrics & Isotonics
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Hydrotherapy
and Whirlpool
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Massage
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Hydrocollator (Hot) Packs
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Ultrasound
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Manual Traction
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Electrical Stimulation, Galvanic and Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
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Gait Training
Occupational
Therapy
Occupational
Therapy is used to restore a patient's
independence to the highest possible level. Our Occupational
Therapist assess the ability of the residents and develop treatment
plans to improve functional capability.
The
Occupational Therapist's concern is the specific disorder resulting
from disease or injury, which is interfering with a patient's
independence and productivity. Our Occupational Therapist work to
prevent or alleviate:
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Impaired endurance, muscle strength and
range of motion
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Impaired coordination, attention span and
visual-spatial relationships
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Impaired ability to perform daily life
tasks such as meal preparation, dressing and feeding
Speech Therapy
The
role of our Speech Language Pathologists is one of returning,
reshaping, and expanding the capabilities of patients to
communicate, as well as, have a positive impact on patients who
exhibit certain eating disorders that require restricted diets.
The
Speech Therapist will work on speech and language disorders that
include:
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Adult Aphasia
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Motor Speech Disorders (Dysarthria and Apraxia)
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Voice Disorders
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Fluency Disorders
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Dysphagia
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