Physical Therapy

Doctors Hospital's Department of Physical Therapy is dedicated to improving our patients' quality of life by promoting and facilitating optimal health and human function.

This is achieved by providing comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment, educating patients and families, and by consulting with other healthcare providers.

The Physical Therapy staff communicates with all areas, including: neurosciences, orthopedics, gerontology, hematology, oncology, and general medicine. Physical Therapy Services are provided to outpatients and hospitalized patients.

Our clinical expertise and core values of compassion and respect demonstrate our firm commitment to providing the highest quality care possible for our patients.

Patients Served

Patients admitted for inpatient care may have diagnoses including:

• Stroke (CVA)
• Brain tumor
• Orthopedic conditions
• Arthritis
• Amputation
• Wound care/burn care
• Neurological/post-neurosurgical condition
• Non-traumatic spinal cord injury
• Paraplegic
• Deconditioning

Patients may be treated as outpatients for:

• Acute chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Sports injuries
• Orthopedic post surgical care
• Chronic pain
• Neuromuscular disease
• Wound care
• Burn care
• Urinary Incontinence

Services

The Department of Physical Therapy provides a vast range of evaluative, preventative, and rehabilitative services to those with physical functioning problems. Our staff provides patients with comprehensive evaluations, one-to-one education, and functional training.

Specific services include:

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological deficits following a stroke or intracranial surgery.
• Training of amputee patients in preparation for and use of prosthetic limbs.
• Biomechanical assessment of the lower extremities with fitting for orthotics.
• Strengthening and instruction in functional activities for patients recovering from acute medical problems, trauma, and surgical procedures.
• Instruction of patients and caregivers in safe, effective function geared toward independence.
• Instruction in self-care and home exercises to promote self-management of symptoms.
• Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic wounds to facilitate healing.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with urinary incontinence or post-stress incontinence.
• Evaluation, treatment, and education of patients with pulmonary problems.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain.
• Consultation with other healthcare professionals regarding patients' requirement/ potential for rehabilitation.
• Community outreach and education on: back care, posture evaluation and correction, and prevention of falls.

Staff

The department staff includes three physical therapists and five physical therapist assistants. We are unique in our ability to offer multiple services in one setting.