Physical Therapists are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages to help improve or restore mobility, strength, and function. Physical Therapists also help relieve pain through clinical techniques. Physical Therapists have extensive clinical experience to examine, diagnose and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life.
Occupational Therapists are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. Occupational Therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives such as feeding, dressing, bathing, cooking, and vocational needs. In other words Occupational Therapists assists people in developing the “skills” for the job of living necessary for independent and satisfying lives.
Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. Our speech/language pathologists work with patients of all ages and with a variety of functional deficits. Patients come to speech language pathology to work on speech deficits from simple to complex. In addition many patients come to speech/language pathology to work on thinking skills and compensatory strategies for functional decline in memory or other thought processes. Our speech/language pathologists are also experts in feeding and swallowing. They recommend feeding and diet techniques for individuals who do not have the ability to eat normal foods or with normal techniques.
Music Therapists are professionals who use the music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illness. Music therapy interventions can be designed to manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve communication and promote physical rehabilitation.
Driver rehabilitation specialists have specialized training in visual, physical, cognitive, and emotional requirements of driving as well as traffic safety. The driver rehabilitation specialist evaluates individuals with impairment to determine either equipment or special techniques to help them drive safely.
