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Some orthopedic injuries such as bone fractures or sports injuries may be considered mild and require only a limited amount of physical rehabilitation. More serious problems such as multiple bone fractures, joint replacements, hip or knee fractures and arthritis, may require intensive rehabilitation to regain function. These types of conditions have lifelong implications and often result in short-term disability.
Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital offers comprehensive physical rehabilitation services to help orthopedic patients achieve optimal function. Therapy may be completed on either an inpatient or outpatient basis depending upon your individual needs. Our program will be designed to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions affecting the muscles, bones and connective tissues.
We work together as a team (you, your family and our staff) to develop a comprehensive therapy program specifically designed to meet your individualized therapy goals. Your participation in either our inpatient or outpatient programs is dependent upon your medical stability, need for nursing care, therapy goals and family and home support. Rest assured we will work with you, every step of the way, to assist you in regaining function and in coping with the physical and psychological impact of your condition so that you can achieve optimal living.
Benefits of a comprehensive program
Whether you are an inpatient or outpatient program, you will experience an environment at Desert Canyon unlike any other. In addition to participating in daily therapy activities, you will also have time to practice daily living skills, mobility, use of adaptive equipment and socialization.
Personalized Care
When you arrive at Desert Canyon you will be met by your Rehabilitation Therapy Team. This team of professional doctors, nurses and therapists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation. We then work with you and your family to develop a team treatment strategy that is specifically tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Your stay with us may include daily therapy including several hours of physical therapy. You will also have time for recreation and socialization with our other guests in our day room. If you like, your plan can also include some personal time for reflection or perhaps meditation in our outdoor therapy garden. We recognize that therapy is about healing the whole person – body and mind.
Your care team and personalized services
At Desert Canyon, our physiatrists -- doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation -- will assemble a professional staff of physical, occupational, and speech therapists who will be available to you during your stay. These professionals are your personal treatment team in addition to the dieticians, recreation therapists, and any other consulting specialists or ancillary staff. Whatever your specific needs are, we have a superior team of clinical and rehabilitation specialists ready to assist you.
Your rehabilitation experience will depend upon what you need to become independent. You may have needs in the following areas:
- · Mobility skills
- · Muscle strengthening
- · Daily living skills
- · Home needs recommendations
- · Patient-family education
The number of services you receive will depend on your needs. Services may include:
- · Rehabilitation nursing
- · Physical therapy
- · Occupational therapy
- · Nutrition care
- · Rehabilitation counseling
- · Social work
- · Psychiatry/psychology
- · Chaplaincy
- · Patient/family education
- · Support groups
- · Community resources
Education and Support
Part of your therapy experience with us will include reinforcing your progress and understanding all facets of your rehabilitation. Along with actual therapy and skill rebuilding, we will provide you with education about your condition. We also will provide you and your family with access to community resources that you may find helpful once you return home. These resources include local support groups; adaptive equipment and daily living needs; and many more.
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