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Dedicated Professionals

The mission of our Therapy Teams is to work with the Patient's Physician and the Nursing Staff to help the individual regain Physical, Occupational, Communication and Swallowing capabilities.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy meets the needs of patients who have a loss of function or independence due to an illness or injury. Patients are helped to regain functional abilities such as walking; improving strength, balance and endurance; and recovering from painful injuries. Comprehensive physical therapy offers:

	Gait Training with Assisting Devices
	Muscle Re-Education
	Muscle Strengthening and Coordination
	Prosthetic Evaluation and Training
	Pain Management

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy helps patients return to their optimal level of independence in their normal daily activities. Our patients are taught functional skills such as self-feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and homemaking. Outcome oriented occupational therapy may include:

	Activities of Daily Living
	Upper Extremity Strengthening and Coordination
	Instruction on Self-Help Tasks
	Splint Fabrication and Modification
	Assisting Device Assessment Training
	Cognitive /Perceptual Assessment and Training
	Recommendations for Environmental Adaptations
	Energy Conservation Techniques
	Safety Training

Speech Therapy

The Speech Pathologist treats patients with speech, language, swallowing and hearing impairments. The patient's ability to communicate and swallow are two functional skills improved through speech therapy. Treatment includes:

	Speech/Language Evaluation and Therapy
	Swallowing (Dysphasia) Evaluation and Treatment
	Food Texture Evaluation and Recommendations
	Alternative Means of Communications Assessment and Training
	Vocal Evaluation and Treatment
	Cognitive Assessment and Training

To tour our facilities, make a referral or receive more information about our facilities, please call our Admissions Departments at: (352) 376-8821 in Gainesville, and (561) 924-5561 in Pahokee (Glades).