Physical and Occupational Therapy
Physical therapy is the treatment of injuries or disorders using physical methods, such as exercise, massage or the application of heat. The treatment will help improve a person’s ability to move, reduce pain and help restore posture and balance.
Occupational therapy is a treatment that involves the patient in a variety of creative tasks and activities related to daily living. This may include the making of handicrafts (carpentry, pottery, painting, etc.) and expressive activities such as participation in dramatic role playing, music or poetry reading. It may also include tasks we take for granted such as tying your shoes, eating or showering.
The Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living provides advanced outpatient rehabilitative services for individuals requiring a medically-guided continuum of care, including therapy. The Institute provides a professional clinical staff with the tools and resources to aid an individual’s successful recovery and recuperation. As part of your recovery after a hospital visit, your physicians may prescribe your path for wellness in one or more of the following areas: Outpatient Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or Cardiac Rehabilitation. For more information visit the Institute for Healthy Living website at www.GSMCInstitute.org.