REHABILITATION SERVICES:

Saint John's Health System offers a wide range of traditional and highly specialized rehabilitation therapy services through five different patient care settings: acute Inpatient therapy in Saint John’s Medical Center through the Rehabilitation Department and Bennett Rehabilitation Center, two Carl D. Erskine Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers and Home Health Care Rehabilitation Services.

Traditional Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Therapy services are available with a physician's order for evaluation of any patient's physical and cognitive functional needs and abilities and for recommendations and treatment that will assist each patient in reaching his/her functional goals.

Saint John's and Erskine Rehabilitation Centers have developed specialized rehab programs that offer specific assessment and treatment programs for those with more specialized needs.  These include:

Orthopedic/Post Joint Surgery Rehab and Sports Medicine Rehab: Assessment and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries, surgeries or disorders.

Spine Rehab: assessment and treatment of all forms of back/spine pain or neck pain.

Hand/Upper Extremity Rehab Specialty: Certified occupational therapy services with extensive experience with unique conditions or injuries of the hand and arm.

Foot Problems:  Assessment of the feet, hip to foot, walking patterns and need for orthotics conducted. Custom and off-the-shelf orthotics are available at the Erskine Center.

Chronic Pain Problems: Assessment and treatment of all forms of chronic pain including back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other types of pain syndromes.

Neuro Rehabilitation: Specially trained therapist with contemporary neuro rehab equipment and techniques to assess and treat individuals with stroke, TIA, MS, head trauma, Parkinson's, balance or vestibular disorders, spinal conditions, and debility due to disease and /or disuse. Emphasis on improving arm, leg, and cognitive functions and restoring highest level of independence for safety at home.

Lymphedema Management Services: Treatment for any abnormal swelling of extremities, neck or trunk.

Women's Health PT: A team of specialized female therapists assess and treat a variety of problems unique to women. These services include: pre-natal or post-natal pain (back, hip, etc), pelvic floor pain or weakness, bladder or bowel control problems, post breast cancer pain, edema or tissue restrictions etc.

Cancer Rehab Services: Specialized services to assess and treat both de-conditioning problems as well as pain/edema/tissue restriction issues that may arise post-chemotherapy or post-radiation therapy.

Aquatic Rehab: Erskine Rehab uses pool therapy, water at 94°F combined with skilled therapy for a variety of diagnoses and patient problems like pain and weakness.

Regional Balance Center: Saint John's hosts a center with highly specialized audiologists and physical therapists that will evaluate and treat problems associated with dizziness, vertigo and loss of balance/falls with high tech and the latest testing and therapy equipment available today.

Pediatric Rehab Services: Therapists with special interest and extensive experience in treating children with developmental, language, cognitive or musculoskeletal disorders.

Speech Therapy: Inpatient and outpatient services for evaluation and treatment of all language, communication, cognitive and behavioral/social disorders.  Specialize in assessing swallowing safety also works with laryngectomy clients. Treats children and adults.

Audiology:  Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hearing loss.  Hearing aids are available.

See the links at left for further information on our locations and services.