Physical Rehab Services
We offer acute care rehab services, occupational therapy, outpatient physical therapy, inpatient rehabilitative services, and speech-language pathology.
Acute Care Rehab Services
Purpose
The Inpatient Rehab Services Department at Helena Regional Medical Center consists of all therapy disciplines (Physical, Occupational and Speech) working together in an effort to return patients to normal and productive lives.
Therapy
Through careful evaluation and individualized treatment programs, our therapists can treat existing problems and provide preventive health care tips for people with a wide variety of needs. Our therapy team manages diagnoses including:
- Cardiac
- Pulmonary
- Stroke
- Orthopedic injuries
Occupational Therapy
Purpose
The Hand Therapy program offers advanced technology for the evaluation and rehabilitation of hand-injured patients.
Therapy
Therapists work closely with referring physicians to maximize rehabilitation potential. Through purposeful activity, occupational therapists assist patients in maximizing their independence and ability to return to a productive and satisfying lifestyle.
Patients
Our program benefits patients suffering from a variety of conditions including
- Neurological conditions
- Orthopedic injuries
- Arthritis
- Open wounds
- Burns
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Purpose
The Outpatient Physical Therapy Department offers advanced technology and individualized treatment programs for patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses.
Equipment
Isokinetic testing and training equipment, aquatic therapy and surface ENG are used routinely with orthopedic and sports related injuries.
Programs
Vestibular diagnoses, utilizing the Balance Master for evaluation and treatment, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence.
Goals
Our physical therapists work together with physicians and patients to help restore optimal function, educate and prevent re-injury.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services. The staff aims to restore to an independent functioning level, reduce pain and improve quality of life as they recover. Rehabilitative efforts are coordinated with any other medical or surgical care patients may be receiving. It is the goal of this department to allow patients to take an active, informed role in the management of his or her care
Speech Pathology
Services Available
A licensed and certified speech pathologist offers evaluation and treatment in the following areas: Articulation, Expressive language, Receptive - Fluency, Voice and Swallowing.
Program and Availability
Services are available to patients who exhibit communication and/or swallowing deficits secondary to illness, injury or developmental delay. An individual therapy program is developed for each patient to maximize rehabilitation.
For more information call 870-816-3961.
Kevin_Spears@chs.net
Helena Regional Medical Center
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
Helena, AR 72342
870-816-3961