Rehabilitation and Therapy: Getting You Back to the Life You Love

A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel unsteady or dizzy. If you're lying down, sitting or being still, it may feel as though you or the area around you is moving. If you're walking, you may feel as though you'll tip over.

A licensed physical therapist at ProMedica can perform a thorough evaluation of your balance disorder by observing your posture and how you move. Your therapist will then determine the strengths and weaknesses of your balance system and work with you to form a treatment plan and exercises for you to do at home.

In some cases, a balance disorder is because of an underlying condition such as a brain injury or infection. Your therapist will always work closely with your doctor to make sure you're getting complete care.

After going through cancer treatment, you want to feel like yourself again. Our cancer rehab program helps survivors minimize treatment-related side effects and work toward the best possible quality of life. Some of the issues we help treat include fatigue, weakness, insomnia and memory loss.

Whether you're dealing with a degenerative (weakened) condition like osteoarthritis, you're recovering from surgery, or you have a sports injury, we can create a custom treatment plan to help make the most of your mobility.

Orthopaedic conditions we treat include:

• Ankle sprains.
• Back or neck pain.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Fractures.
• Knee injuries.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Rotator cuff tears.
• Sprains and strains.
• Tendonitis.

Your child has unique needs and, no matter what, comfort and gentle care are key to healing. That's why we offer therapy services in a comforting, family-centered environment. Our pediatric therapy team consists of occupational, physical and speech therapists who work under the medical direction of a pediatric physiatrist. This team specializes in treating children with congenital or acquired neurological, developmental or orthopaedic conditions.

Pediatric conditions we treat include:

• Cognitive disorders.
• Developmental disorders.
• Movement disorders.
• Speech disorders.
• Swallowing and feeding disorders.

Most people who are recovering from a stroke will need physical, occupational or speech therapy services to help retrain their bodies to take on day-to-day activities.

During your first therapy appointment, a complete evaluation will be performed by the therapist to learn about your individual therapy needs. A plan of care will be designed to help you or a loved one achieve the best possible outcome in recovery.

For patients with a stroke and spinal cord injury, our wearable robotic exoskeleton, called EksoNR™, allows them to begin to take steps sooner and initiate gait faster. ProMedica is the first in northern Ohio to add this advanced technology to its comprehensive rehabilitation program.

Have you had minor or occasional leaks of urine? Urinary incontinence affects about 25 million Americans. Our experts at ProMedica Total Rehab will work with you to help you regain control of your bladder.

A physical therapist who specializes in women's health will use some of the following methods to help with incontinence:

• Biofeedback.
• Bladder and muscle re-education.
• Electrical stimulation.
• Relaxation techniques.
• Strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles.

Yes. You should always discuss the option of rehabilitation with your doctor. They can decide if it's safe for you to have therapy for your health condition.

Some insurance providers require a referral form (this is separate from a physician prescription). Please contact your insurance company for more details.

The best way to understand your insurance coverage is to contact your insurance company. There are many different health plans that provide various kinds of coverage.

Please bring your insurance card and photo ID, along with paperwork from your doctor or forms that you may have filled out ahead of time. Be sure to wear or bring clothes that are comfortable enough for exercise and allow for access to the area of your body that's being treated.

You can expect:

• A treatment plan that you and your therapist discuss during the first evaluation.
• Follow-up sessions if needed, that are scheduled to meet your financial and lifestyle requirements.
• A written plan of care and progress reports that are shared with the referring provider.
• A home program designed to meet your specific needs.

Your first appointment will take about an hour. But you'll need to give yourself extra time to arrive early and complete paperwork before the therapist will see you. Follow-up appointments will take from 30 to 60 minutes.

The number of visits each patient needs varies and is based on many different reasons. Your therapist will be able to give you an estimate after reviewing your physician's orders, completing your initial assessment and talking with you about your treatment plan.

You may have discomfort because you'll be exercising areas that are recovering from an injury or procedure. But your therapist will work closely with you to check on your discomfort and adapt your program to make sure you have the most improvement with the least discomfort. Therapies such as manual therapy, massage, ice and heat are often used for pain control.

Yes. One of the most important aspects of your recovery will be doing the at-home exercises your therapist recommends. Your therapist will write down instructions, tell you what to do, give you pictures or provide all three.

Your therapist will send your plan of care and progress notes to your referring physician to explain your therapy treatments. Your therapist and doctor may also speak directly with each other during your care if there are any questions or concerns.

All of our physical, occupational and speech therapists are licensed. Physical and occupational therapist assistants are also licensed and may take part in your treatments to help you reach your treatment plan goals.