Perry County Memorial Hospital: Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapy

At Perry County Memorial Hospital, we offer a fully equipped physical therapy department to treat a variety of conditions. These include:

Arthritis

Burn and wound care

Contusions

Generalized muscle weakness

Neck, back and shoulder afflictions

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid

Paralysis

Post-fracture or post-surgical joint replacements

Sprains

Strains

Stroke recovery

Urinary incontinence

Whiplash

Workplace health

Physical therapists are highly trained individuals, who utilize various modalities such as:

Cold

Superficial or deep heat

Paraffin

Electrical stimulation

Iontophoresis

Cervical and pelvic traction

Hydrotherapy.

Many times continued rehabilitation is necessary following discharge from the acute care setting. Our outpatient department allows the patient to continue their rehabilitation with familiar therapists with whom they have developed a trusting relationship.

Pain Red: A hands-on technique to loosen restrictions that can lead to stiffness and pain.

Neurological Rehabilitation: A combination of procedures are used to improve movement and coordination after a stroke, head or spinal cord injury, birth defects or the onset of a neurological disorder.

Improved Range of Motion: Joint and soft tissue mobilization or stretching exercises to restore more useful, full movement after injuries, illness or surgery.

Increased Strength: Exercise and electrical stimulation to improve strength after injuries, illness or surgery.

Burn, Wound and Decubitus Ulcer Care: Cleaning, soaking and removing damaged tissue, followed by mobilization and exercises to help prevent abnormal scarring and soft tissue scarring.

NEW PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE

Active Release Technique (ART)
A patented, state-of-the-art soft-tissue system/movement-based massage technique that quickly and permanently resolves conditions caused by overuse of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

Back pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Headaches

Knee problems

Plantar faasciitis

Sciatica

Shin splints

Shoulder pain

Tennis elbow

And more

Myofascial Release (MFR)
A gentle manual technique that utilizes gentle application of sustained pressures, facilitating the release and elongation of fascial restrictions.

FASCIA IS the internal skin attached to bones, muscles, tendons and organs. Fascia reacts to physical and emotional trauma by shortening its fibers in the injured area. People suffering from fascial restrictions may experience dysfunctions varying from significant posture deviations to muscle and nerve dysfunction.

MFR produces unrestricted mobility and natural elasticity of connective tissues promoting healthy, pain-free fascia.

Lymphedema
The accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling, most often in arms and/or legs. Swelling can occur due to an impaired circulatory system or as a result of surgery (i.e. mastectomy and lumpectomy.)

Lympathic therapy utilizes manual decongestive techniques, compression bandaging, compression garments and exercise to help eliminate swelling, restore full movement and enhance skin integrity.

PHYSICAL THERAPY AND BETTER HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

Keeping employees healthy not only improves productivity, it helps to keep down the escalating cost of workers compensation and health insurance premiums.

Our physical therapists are available for medical or ergonomic intervention to prevent injuries, objectively test an employee's physical abilities, and increase the employee's ability to return to regular job duties. For more information, call us at (812) 547-0320.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ANALYSIS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION

Our experienced physical therapists can partner with you to design, implement and improve your workers compensation program with services that include:

Pre-work screening

Job matching systems

Job description and analysis

Stay-at-work/ Return to work programs

Risk of injury assessments

Ergonomic interventions and assessments

Employee and supervisor coaching/training

Written program development

Safety committee participation

For more information, call us at (812) 547-0320.

Services are paid for by:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Major Medical

Medicaid

Medicare

Other private health insurance companies

Private Pay

All of these rehab programs listed are available on an outpatient basis with a written prescription from the physician of your choice. To make an appointment for physical therapy, or if you have any questions about our services, call (812) 547-0320.

Links:

www.myofascialrelease.com