| Physical
| Occupational | Speech
| Respiratory | Staff
St.
Luke's Outpatient Rehab is on the Move!
St.
Luke’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center has moved to 799B W. Mills
Street, Columbus. This new location is in the Columbus Professional Center
(on Highway 108 between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Mountain View BBQ).
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HERE to read the press release.
St.
Luke’s Hospital Rehabilitation department provides a wide range
of services on both inpatient and outpatient basis. Our fully licensed
staff is experienced and energetic. We strive to help clients identify
their rehab needs and actively assist them in reaching their maximum level
of function. Services are provided in a pleasant, friendly environment
that respects the needs of each client as an individual. We offer Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Respiratory Therapy.
Physical
Therapy
We can treat a wide variety of problems from non-surgical
to surgical, including:
- Joint replacements
(hips, knees and shoulders)
- Neck and back
injuries
- Shoulder problems
- Muscle sprains
and strains
- Gait and balance
safety training to maintain independence
- Neurological problems
such as strokes, Parkinson’s Disease, etc
- Sports injuries
Occupational
Therapy
Occupational therapists work with individuals who need
specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying
lives. Our focus is on restoring function in activities of daily living.
We can treat people who have experienced the following:
- Broken bones,
sports injuries, falls or accidents
- Strokes and Heart
Attacks
- Arthritis, Multiple
Sclerosis or other serious illnesses
- Amputations or
spinal injuries
- Work-related
injuries
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s
We also assist with
one-on-one self-care needs to keep our patients as functional as possible.
We teach everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning and light housekeeping.
Speech
Therapy
Our speech therapist provides a wide range of treatment
targeting speech, language and swallowing problems including:
- Swallowing evaluation
and treatment—for individuals who get choked or strangled or cough
when eating or drinking. Also those who feel food is sticking in the
throat or who have trouble chewing foods.
- Modified Barium
Swallow Test—an x-ray that shows the complete swallowing process
when given a variety of food and liquid consistencies.
- Augmentative communication—alternative
means of communicating without the use of voice.
Information
For more information about the St. Luke's Hospital Rehabilitation
department, please contact Scott McDermott at (828) 894-8419 or smcdermott@saintlukeshospital.com
Respiratory
Therapy
The St. Luke's Hospital Respiratory Therapy department
provides invasive and non-invasive treatments of pulmonary disease and
distress. We service patients of all ages on both inpatient and outpatient
basis. We provide respiratory care for the entire hospital including
the Emergency Room, ICU, Geriatric Psychiatry, Restorative Care and
the medical floors. We treat a number of diseases and illnesses that
compromise the breathing system including:
We can treat such
diseases with laboratory and specialized testing including:
-
Holter
Monitor - a 24-hour recording device that measures heart rhythms
-
PFT
- Pulmonary Function Test to measure the capacities and strength of
the lungs
-
Cardiac
and Pulmonary Stress Testing - to measure the strength of the heart,
determine susceptibility to heart-attack, and to diagnose exercise-induced
breathing disorders
-
Nebuliziation
Treatments - to treat pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis
Staff
Our staff consists of fully Certified Respiratory Care
Practitioners. We offer the versatility and knowledge to provide care
for all types of respiratory ailments through all age ranges. Our practitioners
often participate in local health fairs fulfilling our commitment to
community education and wellness.
Information
For further information about the St. Luke's Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Department, contact Mark Yaden at (828) 894-3311.
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