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The Physical therapy department at NEMHS is located in
the Poplar Hospital and is open on Mondays and
Thursdays. We treat a variety of conditions including
neck and back pain, muscle injuries, headaches, shoulder
and knee pain, as well as traditional diagnosis like
stroke rehab, rehabilitation from surgery or fractures,
and facilitation for home exercise programs. You must
have a referral from a physician before you can schedule
an appointment.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is skilled, professional treatment that
helps people to restore normal functioning, improve
their mobility, and achieve a greater degree of
independence. Some of the services by physical
therapists include:
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Performing tests
and evaluation of joint mobility, muscle strength
and endurance, neurological function.
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Setting short and
long-term goals for their patients.
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Designing
individualized treatment plans which may involve
therapeutic exercises, endurance training, training
in activities of daily living, massage, joint
mobilizations, applications of heat and cold,
hydrotherapy, comprehensive wound care, electrical
stimulation and more.
Who can benefit
from Physical Therapy?
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People who have
undergone orthopedic surgeries such as rotator cuff
repair, spinal surgeries, and knee surgeries
including total knee replacement, meniscus and
ligament repairs.
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People with
work-related injuries.
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People who have
experienced strokes, head, or spinal injuries.
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People who have
been injured in falls or other accidents.
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People with broken
bones or amputations.
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People with
multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cerebral palsy and
other diseases or disorders.
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Athletes who want
to prevent sports injuries or those who have
experienced such injuries.
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