Rehabilitation and Therapy

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Quality rehabilitation services provided at Yuma District Hospital include physical and occupational therapy. Highly trained, skilled staff are available to work with patients in the following settings:

  • Inpatient care
  • Acute rehabilitation (swing bed)
  • Outpatient care at Yuma District Hospital and Akron Clinic Home

Health Appointments for outpatient Rehabilitation or Cardiac Services are available 7:00 AM to 5:00PM, five days a week. Special appointments can be made for weekend care.

 

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is used in circumstances where the process of aging, injury or disease threatens movement and function. The program will begin with assessment of physical problems, and then assist patient and family with appropriate interventions that may include: electro-therapeutic and mechanical agents, functional training, gait training, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, dry needling, instructions and education so that maximal functional movement is attained. Physical therapy also includes instruction and information on prevention of injury and maintenance of strength and mobility.

Aquatic therapy is physical therapy performed in the on-site warm water pool. This beneficial therapy is useful in treating a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of warm water to assist in healing and exercise performance. It is especially useful for patients with arthritis, healing fractures and most orthopedic problems. The warmth of the water will also assist in relaxing muscles and vasodilates vessels, increasing blood flow to injured areas. It is often the treatment of choice for people suffering from fibromyalgia, muscle spasms and back pain.

Aquatic Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy enables people to go about their daily activities despite impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist patients in achieving quality of life, independence with functional activities, and well- being. At Yuma District Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Department can:

  • Treat typical patients that need to learn new techniques for self care after stroke, injury or other illness
  • Treat patients with visual impairments including blind spots and low vision
  • Perform worksite ergonomic evaluations if your job is causing symptoms such as pain or tension
  • Make recommendations to make your home safer and easier to stay in if you experience difficulty with mobility or are afraid of falling
    -Treat Injuries to arms and hands
  • Make recommendations to allow you to keep working/farming after injury or illness.