Spanish Peaks Department of Rehabilitative Services provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for hospital patients, Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center residents, and outpatient services for community residents.

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​PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Physical Therapists are trained to improve functional movement, with emphasis on:

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• Sports injuries

• Post-surgical rehabilitation

• Motor vehicle injuries

• Balance disorders

• Postural correction

• Low back and neck pain

• Knee and shoulder pain

• Parkinson's

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​OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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Occupational therapists focus treatment on helping people achieve independence in all areas of their lives. Some of the diagnoses we work with include:

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• Traumatic injuries (brain or spinal cord)

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Broken bones or other orthopedic injuries

• Developmental delays

• Post-surgical conditions

• Hand and wrist injuries

• Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other chronic illnesses

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SPEECH THERAPY

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A Speech Language Pathologist is trained in identifying and treating communication and swallowing disorders. Some issues we address are:

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• Swallowing problems, we also offer a modified barium swallow assessment

• Speech disorders include difficulties producing sounds in syllables or saying words incorrectly to the extent that other people can't understand what's being stated.

• Resonance or voice disorders include problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of voice that may distract listeners from what's being stated.

• Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive. Receptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding or processing language. Expressive disorders include difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way.

• Cognitive language disorders

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WOUND CARE

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As a member of our team, we have a certified wound therapist and certified lymphedema therapist who is able to provide sharp debridement of wounds and treat the following:

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• Vascular ulcers

• Pressure ulcers

• Neuropathic ulcers

• Complex wounds

• Atypical wounds

• Negative pressure

• Compression

• Lymphedema

• Burns

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CONTACTING US

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Once we receive the order for therapy services from your physician, your initial consultation will be scheduled. Your therapist will review your history and work with you to evaluate your problems, strengths/weaknesses, and areas of concern. This initial assessment and your personal goals will serve as the baseline for developing an appropriate and highly individualized treatment plan. We provide services for people of all ages and diagnoses.

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Don't hesitate to get in touch with us as we will happily answer your questions or schedule an appointment at 719-738-5155.