Rehabilitation at the Specialty Hospital at Levindale is life changing. Comprehensive treatment is provided to patients with catastrophic injuries and lengthy illnesses or to those who need post-surgical care. Medical personnel work closely with licensed therapists to create individualized treatment programs for each patient.
Conditions Treated
Levindale’s rehabilitation professionals serve patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and rehabilitation needs including:
- Ventilator dependency
- Oncology
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Heart conditions
- Prosthetics or orthotics
- Swallowing disorders
- Total joint replacement
- Wound care
- Dialysis
- Amputations
- Post-fracture rehabilitation
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Brain injury
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Stroke
- Respiratory failure
- Debility
- IV therapy
Treatment
The plan of care is tailored for each individual. A physiatrist (rehabilitation physician) provides oversight and works closely with the medical doctor, therapy staff and nursing staff to help patients achieve their goals. Patients receive:
- Therapy services, available during the week and on weekends
- Coordinated care by a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, therapeutic recreation, respiratory therapy, social work, dietary assistance and medicine management
- Community reintegration sessions and home assessments to ensure a safe transition to the home environment
Rehabilitation Therapies
- Occupational therapy helps patients acquire skills of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and cooking
- Speech-language therapy helps improve swallowing, communication and cognition
- Respiratory therapy is provided 24 hours a day and focuses on regaining the ability to breathe independently
- Therapeutic recreation provides programs and activities designed to meet the physical, cultural, intellectual, social, emotional and creative needs of patients