Physical, Occupational,
and Speech Therapy

Provided by Legacy Healthcare Services

Physical Therapy is designed to re-educate muscles to work, to retrain other parts of the body to function, and to teach residents how to manage a disability with or without equipment. The focus is on mobility in bed, in a wheelchair, or when walking. This mobility is accomplished through strengthening and range of motion exercises, balance and coordination exercises.

Occupational Therapy instructs the resident toward maximizing independence, whether it be through relearning to perform daily activities or being instructed to provide assistance in self care activities. This includes eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene. It may also include perceptual and cognitive skills including judgment, motor planning, problem solving, spatial orientation and adaptive equipment.

Speech Language Pathologists diagnose and treat all types of communication and swallowing disorders. Residents with communication disorders or swallowing problems are evaluated by the Speech Language Pathologist and an individual treatment plan is implemented.