The Therapy Center
at River Garden is committed to excellence in care. Its unique
programs and personalized care set it apart. The Therapy Center's
Physical and Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language
Pathologists have over 100 years of combined rehabilitation
experience. The Therapy Center's therapists work with clients
to develop individualized and innovative treatment programs
that produce measurable results.
The Therapy Center specializes in, but is not limited to,
the treatment of strokes, Parkinson's disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary disease, back pain, orthopedic and fracture management,
deconditioning, muscle weakness, Osteoporosis, urinary incontinence,
and Swallowing problems. |
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Services Include: |
| Physical Therapy |
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Gait Training |
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Balance Retraining |
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Postural education
and retraining |
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Treatment for post-surgical
conditions |
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Chronic back pain management
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Musculoskeletal and
orthopedic care |
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Cane, walker and crutch
education |
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Prosthetic training |
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| Speech
Therapy |
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Improve and restore
swallow function |
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Develop and increase
clarity of speech |
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Enhance word finding
and communication skills |
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Improve auditory comprehension |
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Increase reading comprehension |
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Restoring cognitive
abilities |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Training for activities
of daily living |
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Assess and help restore
cognitive or problem solving abilities |
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Customized splinting
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Musculoskeletal and
orthopedic care |
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Home management and
environmental assessment |
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Wheelchair positioning
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Use of adaptive equipment
and assistive devices |
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Visual perceptual retraining
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Special
Programs
Dysphagia Rehabilitation Management:
Responds to people with swallowing difficulties by utilizing
a combination of traditional and innovative techniques, including
electrical stimulation. This combination allows for a more rapid
restoration of swallow function by combining neuromuscular reeducation
with improved strength and coordination. |
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Women's Specialty Care: Responds to the unique and special
needs of women. Therapists with specialized training provide
effective non invasive treatments for women who suffer from
urinary incontinence and osteoporosis.
The Wheelchair Clinic: Responds to the functional
ability and postural needs of people who require a wheelchair.
Therapists with advanced training in wheelchair seating and
positioning perform individualized evaluations to address
specific and complex needs.
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| For further information,
contact Kim
Umstead or call (904) 886-8454. |
