WHAT PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAN DO FOR YOU

 

After suffering from an injury or illness you may need some help to regain your full potential.  Our rehabilitation program is designed to help patients of all ages return home after injury or illness.

 

Services include initial evaluation to identify each individual's specific needs. Treatment is focused on maximizing each individual's potential to reach prior functioning level or maximize patient's independence in their environment.

 

Common problems evaluated and treated are those associated with back and neck injuries, joint replacements, fractures, sports related injuries, stroke, cardiovascular or pulmonary related problems and neurological disorders.

 

SERVICES AND TREATMENT AREAS INCLUDE:

 

·   Therapeutic exercise to increase strength, endurance, flexibility and/or range of motion

·   Gait Training

·   Balance Training

·   Wound Care

·   Orthotic and Prosthetic Training

·   Programs to improve abilities to carry out activities of daily living

·   Adaptive Equipment Training

·   Home Safety Positioning

·   Wheelchair Positioning

·   Speech Therapy available upon demand

 

THE THERAPISTS

 

Kandace Davis, D.P.T. is a licensed physical therapist.  She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health Promotion and Management/Psychology from Hastings College in 1992 and a master's degree in physical therapy in 1995 and a doctorate degree in 2004 from Des Moines University.

 

Barbra Anderson, O.T. is a licensed occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience in occupational therapy as well as special interest in geriatric rehabilitation and pediatrics.  Barb received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 1993.  She also has advanced training in adult neuro development training (CVA, SCI, head injury.)