Rehabilitation

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department provides a full range of services to help people with a wide variety of medical conditions. From strokes to simple aches and pains. Sports injuries, back problems, “overuse” injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are among the problems commonly treated.

The goal of therapy is to help people regain maximum mobility and independence, improving their overall quality of life. These services are offered to both inpatients and outpatients as Saint Joseph's Medical Center.

Our Rehabilitation Team

Depending on the condition and needs, the patient will meet some or all of the following members of our team:

Physiatrist
A physician who specializes in management of physical disabilities.

Physical Therapist
Physical therapists work with patients to improve movement and function, increase mobility and alleviate pain associated with the patient’s injury or disorder.

Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists help patients increase independence at home, school, work and leisure and also help lessen the patient’s physical discomfort. Our Occupational therapists are specialists in upper extremity disabilities.

Speech Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist identifies problems a patient may have understanding and using language or speaking clearly, smoothly and with adequate volume.

Swallowing evaluations can be performed either clinically or by using videofluoroscopy. St. Joseph’s new videofluoroscopy suite (opened in Fall 2009) provides state of the are imaging for swallowing problems of the mouth and throat.

What Should I Bring To My First Visit?

Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. (Please consider travel and parking time). This will allow enough time to review your information. Bring your:

a. written physician prescription that is dated within 30 days of your appointment
b. current insurance card
c. list of prescription and over-the-counter drugs you currently take
d. your appointment book for scheduling therapy sessions
e. IF YOU ARE SEEING THE DOCTOR, any imaging studies that been done (X-rays, MRI’s)

Note: Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing for all therapy appointments.

What To Expect On Your First Visit
Your initial evaluation will take about one hour. Swallowing evaluations
will take longer (consult with the speech pathologists for specifics). Depending on your symptoms and medical history, we may check your:

• range of motion
• strength
• balance
• gait
• daily functional ability
• we also will be assessing any pain you may be feeling

The Treatment Plan
Your therapists will evaluate your individual problems and concerns. Together, you will develop a plan of care for your ongoing therapy. Whether you will be treated on your first visit depends on the type of problem you are experiencing.

Before you leave, you will know:

• what your therapy will involve
• how many times you will have to return
• when your therapy sessions will take place (Remember your calendar)!

Types Of Conditions Treated
Physical and occupational therapists are part of a highly skilled team of healthcare professional at St. Joseph’s Medical Center who help patients with a variety of conditions and illnesses. For more information about these programs call (914)378-7160.

Arthritis: Treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid conditions and osteoporosis.

Hand Injuries: Treatment of fractures, sprains, arthritic conditions, carpal tunnel and splint fabrication.

Joint Replacement: People who have had knee or hip replacement benefit from therapy that begins in the hospital and continues with short-term rehab in our nursing home then community setting to help them regain maximum mobility and function.

Musculoskeletal Pain: Treatment of low back pain, neck pain, shoulder, foot, elbow, knee, hip, and ankle ailments.

Neurological Disorders: Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.

Prosthetic/Orthotic Evaluation and Treatment: Full rehabilitation services for amputees and other conditions requiring supportive services.

To Schedule An Appointment:

For Physiatry, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy - (914) 378-7160
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday - 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For Speech Therapy - (914) 378-7501
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For more information on any of these services call:

(914) 378-7160





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Saint Joseph's Medical Center
127 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Telephone: (914) 378-7000