Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy - Developing Strength for Tomorrow
Occupation Hand Therapy and Physical Therapy
At Holy Cross Hospital, physical therapists work at minimizing the effect that accident and disease have on keeping our patients from resuming to desired lifestyles.
Physical therapists:
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Identify and manage movement dysfunction by improving muscle strength, endurance and physical abilities.
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Restore, maintain and promote optimal wellness and fitness.
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Make recommendations and offer training in the use of equipment that assists in replacing lost function or promotes achievement of independent movement.
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Provide guidance to family members in safe and effective methods of care.
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Provide consultation to other professionals regarding integrating therapeutic activities into the patient's daily life.
What Physical Therapy Offers
Physical therapy helps patients develop or recapture muscle strength and endurance needed for daily living. Therapists use positive, age-appropriate activities to focus on improving endurance, muscle strength, joint movement, muscle flexibility and other areas as needed.
Customized to Each Patient's Needs
Physical therapists collaborate with occupational therapists, physicians and other specialists to maximize each patient's potential with specific programs customized to each patient's unique needs.
The Team Approach
All therapeutic programs include input and participation from the client and the family. The therapy begins in the hospital. When the patient is discharged, the physician will often initiate a referral for therapy(ies). Therapists work together, and keep in close contact with the patient's physician, to insure treatment of the "whole person" to achieve the goals needed to achieve the highest level of performance.
Occupational Hand Therapy
Occupational Hand Therapy at Holy Cross Hospital makes it possible for patients with injuries and physical challenges to live their lives to the fullest. Our therapists do this by helping develop essential skills that increase your level of independence and quality of life.
Occupational hand or upper extremity therapy have specialized therapists with training in hand therapy. Services provided typically focus on:
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Tendon repair
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Fractures of the shoulder and arm
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Wrist and elbow sprains
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Carpal tunnel
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Tennis elbow
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Soft tissue injuries
To schedule a Physical Therapy consultation, please call: 954-267-6390.
