When you or a loved one experiences a physical setback, you have one job to do - heal. It's our job to help, and that's where the rehabilitation services team at St. Francis Healthcare Campus comes in.
Our physical, speech and occupational therapists most commonly help patients recover from stroke, injury or surgery. They also treat patients with chronic medical problems or disorders. Whether or not the patient is staying in the hospital, therapists work to provide quality care that focuses on treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms. Services are provided by physician referral and supervised by the Medical Wellness Center staff.
For more information or to make an appointment, call our Medical Wellness Center at 218-643-0345. A variety of services and programs are available.
Occupational therapy (OT)Department consists of Occupational Therapists (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), and Rehabilitation Secretary/Aides. Staff evaluate, treat disabilities, injuries and disease through use of a wide range of modalities, exercise, and activities according to the prescription of a physician. Speech therapy (ST)Department consists of Speech Language Pathologists, and Rehabilitation Secretary/Aides. Staff evaluate, treat disabilities, injuries and disease through use of a wide range of exercise, and activities according to the prescription of a physician. They perform swallowing studies with Imaging staff, charting and preparation of patient/resident progress notes. |
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Whether for pain relief, restoration after surgery or injury, or to learn to deal with new limitations, our physical therapy department has given countless patients a boost. Our staff evaluates and treats many conditions, through massage, exercise, and a variety of water, light and electrical therapies. Ask your doctor if physical therapy would be helpful for you. How to get started:
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Aquatic Therapy - performing exercises in water - is an ideal solution for patients who have difficulty with balance, limited weight bearing ability or weakness. Water supports the body, reduces joint stress, and provides both resistance and assistance to movement. With aquatic therapy or aquatic rehabilitation, patients can improve mobility, strength, and function quite rapidly during the healing process. Though aquatic therapy is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, the vast majority of patients can participate. How to get started
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Cardiac Rehabilitation is an outpatient service to prepare the patient and his/her family who has coronary heart disease or problem for lifestyle changes that may reduce the risks and further complications of coronary heart disease. It helps the patient return to the level of physical and mental activity compatible with the functional capacity of their heart. It benefits anyone who has diagnosed coronary disease; this includes those patient with angina, a recent myocardial infarction, heart surgery, and balloon angioplasty. This is accomplished with personal risk factor assessment and modification. An individual exercise plan for safely achieving optimal cardiovascular fitness combined with cardiac-oriented education is employed. The education covers such topics as diet changes, stress management, and the importance of exercise. A Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse develops and supervises an individual exercise plan to be used in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program that is followed at St. Francis and at the patients home. Cardiac oriented education includes diet changes, stress management risk factor analysis, and the importance of exercise; supervision of exercise which utilizes heart rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen saturation monitoring; and stress testing. |
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Lymphedema is abnormal swelling of an extremity or area due to a malfunctioning lymph system or removal or damage of lymph nodes or vessels.
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease that continues to worsen over time if not treated. It can usually be brought under control by proper care and dedication to lifestyle changes.
Treatment of Lymphedema:
Lymphedema cannot be cured with diuretics. Since there is no cure for lymphedema the goal of treatment is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. This is achieved through Complete Decongestive Therapty (CDT), which has two phases. The goal of Phase I is to reduce the size of the affected extremity. In Phase II the goal is to maintain the reduction.
Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
Skin Hygiene
Good skin care is essential as the skin is vulnerable to infammations and infections
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
MLD is a gentle hands on technique that stimulates the activity of the lymph vessels and manually moves the lymph fluid out of the swollen extremity. When applied correctly MLD will reduce the size of the affected extremity.
Compression Therapy
The application of the low stretch bandages applies a constant pressure on the lymphatic system moving the excessive fluid out the extremity. This aids in the decongesting process of the limb.
Exercise
Collaborating with a Certifed Lymphedema Therapist to create an effective decongestive exercise program aids the muscular system to move lymph fluid out of the affected area.
When you or a loved one experiences a physical setback, you have one job to do - heal. It's our job to help, and that's where the rehabilitation services team at CHI St. Francis Health comes in.
Rehabilitation Services consists of the departments of: Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and the Medical Wellness Center.
Our physical, speech and occupational therapists most commonly help patients recover from stroke, injury or surgery. They also treat patients with chronic medical problems or disorders. Whether or not the patient is staying in the hospital, therapists work to provide quality care that focuses on treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms.
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Hours of operationWe are open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
Out-patient servicesSt. Francis involves a team of health professionals from a variety of clinical areas including physical, occupational, speech therapy and cardiac rehabilitation. Each posses experience in assessing and treating physical and cognitive related conditions. Communication is key a component of our successful treatment program.
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In-patient servicesRehabilitation is common for patients recovering from stroke, hip fractures, spinal cord injuries or major multiple traumas. Patients with neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease, or even those with certain arthritic conditions, may benefit from inpatient rehabilitation. |
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For more information or to make an appointment, call our Medical Wellness Center at 218-643-0345. A variety of services and programs are available.