Physical Therapy
The Lewistown Hospital Rehabilitation Services Physical
Therapy Department provides a sequential program based on the individual's
strengths and weaknesses to achieve optimal independence and mobility in
functional abilities:
Incorporating a wide variety of therapeutics modalities and individual
treatment programs:
- Restoring function
- Adapting to the disease process
- Relieving pain
 The physical therapists provide evaluation and treatment for a variety
of diagnoses:
- Fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Back & neck injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Post-arthroscopic surgeries
- Pediatrics
- Joint replacements
- Head injuries
- Chronic pain
- Open wounds/burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Arthritis
- Amputees
 The techniques utilized by the physical therapy department include:
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Iontophoresis
- Exercise/stretching
- Hot/cold packs
- Balance activities
- Massage
- Ambulation
- TENS
- Whirlpool
- Traction
- Aquatic therapy
For more information regarding the Physical Therapy Department, call
(717) 242-7331
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday
A variety of appointments are available to meet your needs.
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