Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
The Loretto Hospital offers comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation
services to individuals who suffer from a debilitating injury, illness,
speech-language disorder, or who were born with a physical disability.
Our highly credentialed and licensed therapists partner with physicians
to evaluate every patient to develop specialized treatment programs especially
for them. Depending on the condition or diagnosis, our therapists help
improve the patient’s range of motion, muscle strength, coordination,
motor skills, cognition, and speech to help patients establish more independent,
productive, and satisfying lives.
Physical Therapy
As highly trained healthcare professionals, our physical therapists specialize
in dealing with individuals with mild-to-serious health-related conditions
and postoperative rehabilitation. Our physical therapists are proficient
in reducing pain, improving and restoring the patient’s mobility
in order to achieve optimum health without further risk of re-injury;
and once physical therapy is complete, patients can resume their daily
activities.
Occupational Therapy
At The Loretto Hospital, our occupational therapists work with individuals
that suffer from mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally
disabling conditions to improve their ability to perform tasks in living
and working environments. Our therapists possess a high-level of expertise
in developing a specialized treatment plan to enhance the patient’s
basic motor functions and/or reasoning abilities to compensate for permanent
loss of function. Our occupational therapists may assist patients with
basic activities of daily living, such as eating or dressing.
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists assist adults and children with diagnosed
speech and language disorders as a result of a developmental issue or
medical illness. Our therapist helps patients by improving their speaking
ability and comprehension, reading, writing, cognition, memory, and swallowing.
For more information about The Loretto Hospital’s Physical Therapy
and Rehabilitation Services, or to schedule an appointment, call (773) 854-5580.