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Physical Therapy
Southwest Memorial Hospital offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy at the Southwest Memorial Annex building at 20 South Market in Cortez.
Physical Therapy – Using a variety of integrative techniques the department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for outpatients. We focus on managing pain, injury prevention, and bringing a patient to pre injury state of wellness.
Some of the techniques offered are:
*Anodyne Therapy is infrared light used with wounds and diabetic neuropathy.
*Neuromuscular Re-education is an approach used in the management of movement and postural dysfunction.
*CranioSacral Therapy uses gentle, palpatory techniques to normalize the inherent physiological motion created by the flow of cerebrospinal fluid with the meningeal membranes of the brain and spinal cord. This rhythmic activity is intimately related to the function of the nervous, musculolskeletal and endocrine systems of the body.
*Myofascial Release is a sensitive, manual technique used to restore the organization of the body’s structures by altering the tissue tension and pressure relationships created by fascial restrictions.
The Physical Therapy Department of Southwest Memorial Hospital works closely with the patient’s physician to provide exercise and rehabilitation of muscle groups, joints, and areas of the body that have been traumatized by injury or surgery. The department offers strengthening and work conditioning programs. Gait training, crutch and walker training are available for those patients who are unstable after surgery or injury. A variety of modalities are incorporated for the patients treatments, including electrical stimulation, manual manipulation, heat and ice, and exercise programs using a plethora of gym equipment on site and home exercise programs designed individually, with specific goals in mind.
Southwest Memorial Hospital also offers inpatient physical therapy to patients while they are in the hospital. Physical therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy. They help mobilize patients following surgery such as hip and knee replacement. Therapists provide specialized and individualized evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages, working closely with physicians and the nursing staff to ensure quality patient care. These services are available for inpatients seven days a week.
Physical Therapists have either a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in physical Therapy and are required to be licensed in the state in which they practice. They are encouraged to continue their education or specialize in a certain area. Physical therapy aides are trained specifically to work with the physical therapist and must have a CNA license.
Occupational Therapy – A health and rehabilitation profession that helps individuals achieve independence in their lives despite disabilities. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, who, because of physical development, social or emotional problems, needs specialized assistance to lead productive and satisfying lives.
The OT department at SWMH serves the needs of our community through outpatient services at 20 South Market in the Annex, inpatient services at the hospital and through Home Health.
Outpatient services specialize in patients with acute extremity disorders including a variety of traumatic orthopedic diagnoses, arthritis, and cumulative trauma such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Outpatient OT is also an integral part of the multidisciplinary team made up of OT/PT/St to address the needs of patients with neurological conditions such as CVA (stroke) and traumatic brain injuries.
The department offers pediatric services to children with developmental or emotional needs. Home Health services are offered through SWMH Home Health. This often includes home safety evaluations and other treatments to help a person remain safe and independent in their own home.
Speech Therapy – A rehabilitative health profession dedicated to facilitating and restoring a previously functioning communication system. Speech therapists work with patients of all ages who have difficulty communicating. Cognitive skills such as orientation, memory, problem solving, judgement and attention are also addressed. Voice training, social communication skills (pragmatics) as well as training and using adaptive communicative devices are tailored to individual needs. Swallow problems (dysphagia) are assessed and treated by use of x-ray (video flouroscopy) and individually designed swallow programs (swallow guidelines and exercises).
Speech Language Pathologists must complete a masters program in communicative disorders and complete nine months under a certified speech language pathologist.
SWMH Speech Therapists provide for the needs of the community through inpatient, outpatient, and Home health and long term care.
Speech services are offered five days a week from 8:00 AM to 5 PM.
All rehabilitation staff must be CPR certified.
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Southwest Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Department
20 South Market
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone (970) 564-2460
FAX (970) 564 2468
e-mail: rehabdeptmgr@swhealth.org
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