Outpatient Therapy Services

Innovis Health Outpatient OT Services provided:

Innovis Health Therapy Department works hand in hand with our physicians to create the best therapeutic course of treatment for our patients. We offer therapy services to both hospital and clinic patients and offer a variety of options for best results.

Lymphedema Management: Upper and Lower Extremities

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling of an extremity or part of the body caused by a deficiency in the flow of lymph fluid from the area due to:

  • Surgical removal of lymph nodes (i.e. mastectomy or prostate surgery)
  • Congenital (born with) defect of having too few or impaired lymphatics or lymph nodes
  • Destruction of extensive lymphatic pathways due to trauma, surgery, or radiation

Our staff consists of therapists certified in lymphedema treatment. Treatment can involve specialized gentle massage to reroute and remove the fluid, exercise programs, myofascial technique, kinesiotaping, compression bandages or sleeve, wound and skin care, lifestyle adaptations, special sessions in precautions and self-management, plus attention to any other related physical needs.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation is necessary when areas of the nervous system are damaged. This can be due to neurological disorders, injuries, infections, degeneration, structural defects, and other health issues. Neurological rehabilitation equipment is used to assist the patient in returning to a high level of function and independence, by improving their overall quality of life.

Neurological Rehabilitation Equipment Options:

  • Bioness H200: Nerve stimulation designed to improve hand motion and function after a stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, or other such conditions
  • SaeboFlex: Custom fit hand device designed to increase hand function

Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy involves treatment for acute, chronic, and cumulative orthopedic and neurological conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Treatment options include:

  • Custom splinting
  • Evaluation of current condition and ongoing reassessment
  • Manual therapy, joint mobilization, range of motion (ROM), strengthening
  • Electrical modalities (E-stim, TENS, iontophoresis)
  • Fluidotherapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Hot and cold packs
  • Paraffin wax
  • Wound and scar care
  • Edema control
  • Pain management
  • Desensitization, sensory re-education
  • Joint protection
  • Patient education
  • Activities of daily living
  • Ergonomics, body mechanics/proper positioning

Home Assessments

Home assessments involve a member of our team meeting with the patient and their family to discuss how they live their daily lives. It involves review of the patient’s needs as they go about their day-to-day activities and also involves input from other people who partake as the patient’s caregiver.

  • Home accessibility assessment
  • Home modification recommendations
  • Cognitive assessments for independent self-care and safety abilities

Pediatrics

Please visit our Pediatric therapy webpage for more information and a full listing of treatment options.