Services and Specialty Programs

Services and Specialty Programs

RMH Rehab Services offers some of the most comprehensive services in the area, including:

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapists (PTs) provide individualized care to help patients achieve optimal physical function and independence. Our therapists offer specialized care in orthopedics, neurology, spine and back disorders, wounds and other injuries and illnesses. Types of interventions used by RMH physical therapists include exercise, manual techniques, education, bracing, heat and cold modalities, ultrasound and electric stimulation. After an examination and evaluation, your PT will identify areas for improvement. Together you will develop a plan of care to assist you in achieving your goals.

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Occupational Therapy

The goal of occupational therapy (OT) is to improve a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living. Our licensed occupational therapists provide evaluation and treatment for orthopedic, mental health and neurological disorders at all our locations and train patients of all ages in the use of adaptive equipment.

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Speech Therapy

Speech pathology services address speech, language, communication, swallowing and feeding problems in infants, children and adults. Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat developmental disorders in children who have difficulty learning the grammar, sounds and rhythm of speech. Speech-language pathologists also treat, educate and counsel individuals and families whose lives are influenced by speech and language disorders resulting from accidents or medical conditions such as a stroke.

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Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy (pool therapy) is used to enhance recovery from injury or illness and often complements other therapies. Aquatic therapy, which is offered at our Wellness Center clinic, utilizes therapeutic and fitness pools of varying temperatures.

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Balance Disorders

In addition, our staff has special expertise in treating vestibular balance problems (related to the inner ear). Approximately 2 million people each year visit their physicians for vestibular balance disorders. The majority of these people are elderly. The goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to help those affected adapt to the dizziness they experience. This is commonly accomplished with a home program of vestibular adaptation exercises that helps retrain the functioning vestibular components.

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Diabetes

Diabetes affected 18.2 million Americans in 2002. Complications from this disease include weakness, nerve disease, neuropathy, wounds, amputation and blindness. Our team of rehab professionals can help individuals with diabetes live the most functional and productive lives possible while coping with this disease.

Some common interventions for diabetes provided by RMH Rehab Services are skin and wound care, education for prevention of complications and therapeutic exercise for improving strength and endurance.

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Ergonomic Assessment and Education

Our staff is specially trained to evaluate working conditions and offer solutions to improve workflow, productivity and safety. We make recommendations for safe body positioning and adaptations for repetitive activities to decrease the risk of job related injuries. A physician referral is not required for this service. We can also provide customized ergonomic presentations to groups of employees.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder resulting in widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Symptoms—which can include pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, morning stiffness, tingling and numbness—vary among patients.

Physical and occupational therapists can successfully help fibromyalgia patients reduce their symptoms, resulting in an improved quality of life. Treatment may include education, exercise, manual therapy, biofeedback, massage, electrical stimulation, heat modalities and aquatic therapy.

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Functional Capacity Evaluation

A functional capacity evaluations (FCE) assess an injured client’s abilities and deficits. Standard components of an FCE include thorough medical injury and vocational histories, musculoskeletal evaluation, material-handling assessment, observation of tolerances for work positions, fine motor dexterity testing and endurance testing.

RMH Rehab Services uses VerNova, an objective, industry proven, computer-assisted functional evaluation tool that can be customized to our client’s needs. FCE testing generally lasts two to six hours and is generally performed over two days.

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Hand Therapy

Our specialized hand therapists are trained to treat patients who have experienced injury, disease or surgery involving the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm or shoulder. Therapists assist patients who have pain from stressful or repetitive hand and wrist movements. They can build a custom splint to required specifications, often while you wait.

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Incontinence

Urinary incontinence affects more than 13 million Americans every day. Incontinence is a problem for women, men and children of all ages. Because many individuals are embarrassed to discuss incontinence with their healthcare providers, effective treatment is often delayed.

RMH Rehab Services staff members have specialized training in the treatment of urinary incontinence. They can design an individualized therapy program that may include pelvic floor biofeedback, pelvic floor electrical stimulation, exercise and education. With this treatment, patients are able to take back control of their bladder function, resulting in an improved quality of life.

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Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a chronic disorder characterized by persistent and progressive swelling of any body region due to a disruption of the lymphatic system. This disruption may be due to surgery, radiation (such as that used for cancer treatment), trauma or heredity.

RMH Rehab Services offers complete decongestive therapy (CDT) for lymphedema with three specialists trained and certified in lymphedema management. Certified lymphedema therapists (CLTs) undergo more than 100 hours of training prior to sitting for the comprehensive written examination.

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Osteoporosis

It is estimated that more than 28 million women and men over the age of 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass which can lead to fragile bones that are easily broken. There are no symptoms associated with osteoporosis. Because healthcare providers are now testing individuals more frequently for this disease, earlier treatment is possible.

RMH Rehab Services treats patients with osteoporosis and proactively educates the community about prevention and treatment of this disease. Patient treatment includes instruction in an appropriate exercise program, joint protection and fall prevention. RMH Rehab Services works with other RMH departments to provide educational seminars on osteoporosis that focus on nutrition, medications, exercise and fall prevention.

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Pediatrics

Comprehensive pediatric care is provided at the Wellness Center and Bridgewater clinics. Our team of dedicated and trained therapists treat children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and other neurologic or orthopedic conditions and illnesses. Our multi-disciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists provide patient and parent education as an integral aspect of care.

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Pre-Placement Screenings

Pre-placement screenings are performed to provide information to employers about new hires. Tests objectively rank potential employees using one or more of the following components: maximum lift in varied positions, push/pull ability, static testing, fine motor dexterity and cardiovascular endurance. A physician referral is not required for this service.

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Spine

Back and neck pain are common health complaints. Eight out of ten adults have experienced back pain. Fortunately, most back and neck pain will resolve with non-surgical interventions, including physical therapy. For those patients requiring surgery, physical therapy is an important component of post-surgical rehabilitation.

RMH Rehab Services offers the most comprehensive spine care available for patients with neck or back pain. We offer a variety of treatment techniques, including manual techniques, exercise, education, traction, electrical stimulation, and heat and cold modalities. Our therapists have extensive experience and specialized training in manual therapy techniques, including Maitland, strain/counterstrain and myofascial release.

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Sports Medicine

Athletes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and from a variety of different sports. Athletes also vary in level of sports involvement, from professional to weekend or recreational participation. Each sport has a complex array of movement requirements and demands on the participating athlete. Unfortunately, many athletes will suffer injuries when playing the sports they love.

RMH Rehab Services is committed to working with athletes to help them recover from injury and return to their chosen sport as soon as possible. Our highly skilled therapists and athletic trainers have worked with professional, collegiate, high school, middle school and recreational athletes. Treatment may involve electrical stimulation and heat and cold modalities, along with exercise simulation and participation in the movements required for the athlete's specific sport.

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Stroke

Each year more than 750,000 Americans experience a stroke. After-effects of stroke can include impairment in vision, perception, speech, swallowing, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, balance and safety awareness. Many of these problems can be treated by our skilled therapists.

Our occupational therapists help stroke victims regain independence in activities of daily living and improve gross and fine motor skills. Driving advisement is also provided by our OTs. Physical therapists can provide assistance in bed mobility, transfers, gait training and strengthening of weakened muscles. If there are swallowing or communication issues, our speech therapists can help improve these skills.

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Total Joint Replacement

Rehab therapists provide comprehensive rehabilitative services after total joint replacement. Rehabilitation often begins the day after surgery. Instructions are given in strengthening exercises, correct transfer techniques and safe walking with the use of assistive devices.

After your hospital stay, therapists at our outpatient locations will provide excellent care to improve movement, reduce pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

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Treatment Post Amputation

More than 156,000 people experience amputations each year, largely due to complications from diabetes. Although the loss of a limb is traumatic, our team of experienced therapists can assist you in regaining independence and mobility. We also provide wound care, pre-prosthesis preparation and training, and education in the use of prosthetic limbs.

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Women's Health

RMH Rehab Services offers therapy services to women of all ages with varied healthcare needs faced throughout a changing life cycle. Specially trained therapists provide treatment for incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, mastectomy and health concerns facing female athletes.

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Wound Management

Rehab Services offers the most comprehensive wound management services in our community. A certified wound specialist and other experienced therapists treat patients with burns, traumatic injuries, pressure ulcers, diabetes related wounds, venous ulcers and arterial ulcers. Treatment for wound patients may include wound cleansing or irrigation, debridement, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, manual lymph drainage techniques, exercise and selection of appropriate wound dressings. We work closely with referring physicians and staff from other RMH departments in treatment and decision-making for wound care patients.

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For more information on any of these services, please call RMH Rehab Services at 433-4600 or 800-543-2201, ext. 4600.