Rehabilitative Services
Our Rehabilitative Services Departments are well-equipped to treat both
inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
Physical Therapy A complete menu of Physical Therapy Services is available at DVH. The department, located in a new building on the main campus of the hospital, boasts a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, and a highly trained and experienced staff, including physical therapists, occupational therapist, and assistants. Some of the services available include: mechanical traction ultrasound body mechanics prosthetic training therapeutic massage
The department also provides rehabilitation for joint replacement stroke and surgical patients
Other services include: wound care whirlpool therapy hot packs and paraffin dip for arthritis sufferers
Focus is also placed on building endurance and muscle strengthening through the
use of a bike treadmill free weights pulleys isokinetic machine. Iontophoresis,
which is a system to deliver medications into the tissues, without a needle is
available, as well as phonophoresis with ultrasound, which
delivers deep heat through the use of soundwaves. Posture and gait training and
a BAPS board for ankle strengthening is also available.
Occupational Therapy
Our experienced Occupational Therapist is trained to work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social or cognitive problems need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.
Some examples of Occupational Therapy services would be: Hand Therapy Ergonomic Instruction Joint Protection Technique Home and Work Modification Job Simplification Therapeutic Activities Time Management Energy Conservation Training in the use of assistive devices.
Occupational Therapy can play a key role in helping patients to regain their independence, reduce the impact of repetitive stress injury, prevent future disabilities due to chronic conditions and improve the quality of their lives.
People who can benefit from Occupational Therapy include: people that have had a heart attack or stroke those with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ALS, or other debilitating chronic
disease children with birth injuries, learning problems or developmental disabilities people with burns, spinal cord injuries or amputations those with broken bones, joint or nerve damage from sports, falls or accidents patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries those who have undergone hand or wrist surgery for tendon repair, traumatic
amputation, muscle adhesions, fractures or nerve damage people with work related injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
For more information about our Physical and Occupational Therapy services,
please call (607)865-2155.
Swing Bed Program
For those patients who have recovered from an acute care hospital stay, but need additional recovery time before going home, this program, called "Swing Bed" allows patients to stay in the hospital and receive physical and/or occupational therapy services as they gain strength and stamina following a debilitating illness or injury. The "Swing Bed" program allows many area residents to recover much closer to home, where it is easier for family members and friends to visit. Our rehabilitation specialists work closely with our patients as they re-learn or re-train their body to do simple every day tasks.
For more information regarding Delaware Valley's "Swing Bed" program call,
(607)865-2141.
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