THE MEDICAL TEAM’s therapists have experience with rehabilitation in the home and have degrees and credentials within their specialties. A full range of therapies including physical and occupational therapy, as well as speech pathology, are offered. Each therapist focuses on a different aspect of the patient’s rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy: Upon evaluation, THE MEDICAL TEAM’s licensed physical therapists develop a treatment plan, in conjunction with the patient’s physician, for patients with various neurological, bone, or muscular disorders.
Services may include:
- Exercise programs for strength, endurance, coordination and balance
- Walking and transfer training
- Instruction in body mechanics and safety
- Family or caregiver training to reinforce the benefits of treatment
Occupational Therapy: Patients needing to regain functional use of their arms and legs and increase their safety and independence in daily activities will benefit from the skills of THE MEDICAL TEAM’s registered occupational therapists.
Treatment may include:
- Evaluation of and fitting for adaptive equipment
- Instruction in energy conservation, work simplification and joint protection
- Perceptual motor training
- Intervention for psychiatric disorders
- Adaptive training for successful completion of daily living activities
Speech Therapy: Speech therapy may be an integral part of a patient’s rehabilitation. THE MEDICAL TEAM’s certified speech pathologists will work to increase a patient’s communication skills and the oral motor-skills required for safe swallowing.
Treatment will help to improve any of the following:
- Swallowing
- Auditory comprehension
- Oral expression
- Speech characteristics
- Written expression
- Problem solving and memory
