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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services for patients of all ages. Our therapists collaborate with physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualized care to help you achieve maximum independence and function so you can return to your everyday life.
Our therapists work with patients, family members and caregivers to establish rehabilitation goals and develop effective treatment plans to help ensure the best outcomes. Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation facilities are conveniently located and offer state-of-the-art equipment.
Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) at Yale New Haven Hospital are physical or occupational therapists who evaluate and treat musculoskeletal or neurological problems related to the upper extremity, from the hand to the shoulder. Our hand therapists rehabilitate patients through conservative and non-operative treatment options, post-operative rehabilitation and preventative care.
Treatments and services include:
Balance disorders can cause a person to feel unsteady, imbalanced, or dizzy and may result in falls. Similarly, disruption to the vestibular system can cause dizziness, vertigo, trouble with balance, posture, vision and other symptoms that can interfere with daily life.
Those experiencing the following symptoms can benefit from balance and vestibular rehabilitation:
Balance and vestibular rehabilitation consist of a comprehensive clinical assessment including a detailed history of symptoms and how these symptoms affect daily living.
Treatments for vestibular disorders may include:
A concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, disrupts the function of the brain and can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, neck or upper body. Symptoms range from mild to severe and last for hours, days, weeks and even months.
Symptoms include but are not limited to:
Our skilled therapy team includes physical, occupational and speech therapists who customize treatment based on your specific needs. Concussion therapy aims to:
If you’re dealing with muscle pain or stiffness, dry needling may help. Our therapists use this technique to target tight muscles (called trigger points) that can cause discomfort and limit movement.
During the treatment, a very thin needle is inserted into the problem area to release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and reduce pain. Many patients feel a brief muscle twitch when the needle is placed—this is a sign that the muscle is relaxing and the healing process is starting.
Dry needling can be an effective way to relieve chronic pain and improve mobility.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s Fall Prevention Program helps patients manage underlying risk factors to reduce the number of accidental falls from occurring.
Anyone can benefit from a fall prevention program. Primarily, we treat adults ages 65 and older, those who have poor balance and a history of falls, and individuals with neurological or orthopedic issues that impact mobility.
Fall prevention identifies and addresses many risk factors including:
Therapy Treatment for Fall Prevention
Therapists determine and prioritize your risk factors for falls through an evaluation of general mobility and fitness, review of medications and home environment, and assessment of strength and balance. Treatment will include balance training, strengthening exercises, stretching, postural training and mobility activities based on specific deficits. Treatment may also involve safety education related to vision, footwear, home environment and mobility as well as recommendations for assistive devices and specialist consultations.
LSVT consists of physical, occupational and speech language therapy programs designed to help patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis and those who have suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury, neuropathy and other neurological disorders. LSVT is provided by certified LSVT practitioners and includes LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD.
LSVT BIG
LSVT BIG is a physical and occupational therapy program for those with movement disorders, weakness, balance impairments and difficulties with daily activities. The goal is to restore normal movement patterns by learning how to recalibrate movements. LSVT BIG helps improve small motor tasks like buttoning a shirt, or large motor tasks like maintaining balance while walking. It also teaches patients how and when to apply extra effort to produce bigger movements.
LSVT BIG treatment is customized to each patient's specific needs and goals. Treatment can help at any stage or severity of the condition but is most effective in the early or middle stages when the patient can better improve function and potentially slow symptom progression.
Generally, the program is four consecutive days per week for four weeks. Sessions are typically 60-minute one-on-one therapy sessions in combination with daily at-home exercises. The program may be modified based on individual needs. Once treatment is complete, patients are encouraged to continue practicing at-home to maintain new skills.
LSVT LOUD
LSVT LOUD is a speech therapy program that improves communication for daily living by training patients to speak louder and clearer. LSVT LOUD benefits those with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions, including speech issues resulting from stroke or multiple sclerosis as well as children with cerebral palsy or down syndrome. The program includes tailored exercises that strengthen the voice box and speech system. Patients experience improvements in loudness, tone, clarity and facial expressions.
LSVT LOUD includes four 60-minute therapy sessions per week for four weeks and may be modified to accommodate the individual needs.
Lymphedema is swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid in the body. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals. A person can be born with primary lymphedema, or secondary lymphedema can develop due to damage to the lymphatic system after surgery, infection, trauma or radiation.
Lymphedema management benefits those experiencing swelling, aching pain, tightness or difficulty moving the affected area. Non-surgical interventions include:
Lymphedema management also consists of a healthy, balanced diet, weight management and medication as prescribed by your physician. Therapists may provide recommendations to a specialist if needed.
Pediatric rehabilitation services offer examination, evaluation and intervention for children, from birth through adolescence, who are experiencing functional limitations or disability due to trauma, developmental issues or disease.
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital offers outpatient speech language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) to infants, children and adolescents.
Learn more about Pediatric Rehabilitation Services at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Pelvic health rehabilitation helps restore function to the muscles, nerves, and joints of the pelvis, hips and lower back. Pelvic health rehabilitation is provided by specially trained physical and occupational therapists that treat adult and pediatric patients.
Pelvic health rehabilitation can help patients who experience the following symptoms:
Our therapists will complete a thorough evaluation and develop an individualized treatment plan to address each patient’s unique challenges and goals.
Treatment includes, but is not limited to:
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT): a common intervention that includes functional exercises to increase muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility or relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles to alleviate pain and restore function.
The pelvic floor performs many functions, yet it often gets overlooked until childbirth. Understanding how the pelvic floor works and how it could be impacted by pregnancy can help patients get the care they need.
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