MDH Physical Therapy provides both inpatient and outpatient skilled services
for patients of all ages, as well as Aquatic Therapy. Our focus is to
increase function and help our patients return to an active life as quickly
as possible. MDH Therapists strive to reduce patient pain, increase flexibility,
build strength, and correct posture. We strategically individualize each
program based on your specific needs.
Conditions Treated
We treat patients with a variety of diagnoses/conditions including:
Acute and chronic pain
Acute and chronic tendonitis
Ambulation (walking) training
Aquatic therapy
Arthritis
Auto accident injuries
Balance disorders
Hip, knee and ankle pain
Injury prevention
Joint replacement
Lymphedema
Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain/disorders
Neurological conditions
Orthopedic surgeries/injuries
Pediatric development delay
Prenatal and postpartum complications
Spinal conditions
Sports-related injuries
Urinary incontinence
Various musculoskeletal and orthopedic diseases and illnesses
Vestibular deficits
Work-related injuries
Wound care management
Elements of Treatment
Evaluation by our caring, experienced therapists will determine the appropriate
course of treatment for you and your condition.
Manual therapy and/or exercises which offer hands-on treatment and instruction
in the clinic and for home.
Modalities to decrease pain and promote healing, which may include: paraffin,
fluidotherapy, ultrasound, iontophoresis, heat and ice.
Crutch and/or gait training
Taping (kinesio, athletic, etc.) and brace fitting
Home exercise plan customized for each patient’s needs
Phase III programming provides patients an opportunity to use our facilities
for a nominal fee after being discharged.
Goal
Whatever the course of treatment, our main goal at MDH is helping you to
resume normal activities of daily life, while promoting optimal health.
We strive to restore and enhance physical function by relieving pain,
improving the body’s strength, endurance and range of motion.
MDH Physical Therapy provides Aquatic Therapy at our local YMCA.
Mondays and Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Water facilitates peripheral circulation and muscle relaxation
Aquatic medium and perturbations from water allow for safe and effective
environment for balance training
Increased buoyancy decreases stress on joints and pain sensitivity
Viscosity of water provides resistance for strengthening
Decreased risk for damage to healing structures during strengthening exercises
What to bring
Swimming suit or trunks
Towel
To learn more about the physical therapy team or to schedule your pain
screening, call
(309) 836-1601 or
(309) 836-1616.
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