Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Picture Physical therapy involves inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals with pain and/or movement dysfunction resulting from injury, disability or disease. After being evaluated by a physical therapist, the patient works with the therapist to implement a personalized treatment plan to help regain his/her highest level of functioning.

Benefits of Physical Therapy

Decreases pain
Improves mobility, strength, endurance, balance and range of motion

Elements of Physical Therapy

Specific exercises to increase muscle function, coordination, balance, endurance and mobility
Training to improve bed mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range of motion
Wound Care
Training with adaptive equipment for daily life activities

Conditions treated by Physical Therapy

Fractures
Back and Neck Injuries
Joint Replacements/Other Orthopedic Conditions
Amputations
Chronic Pain
Sensory Loss
Heart Condition
Stroke
Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
Post Surgical Condition
Neurological Disorders
Memory Loss (Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia)
Skin Issues
Balance Disorders
Wounds
Arthritis
General Weakness

Testimonials

“If you need to go somewhere to recuperate think about WRL. I just saw my heart doctor this past week for a checkup. He said there was no reason I could not have my surgery and I told him the only way I would have the surgery is if he sent me to White River Lodge for my therapy to resuperate. The reason is this place is just one BIG family! I love every resident, nurse and all the CNAs. I love the therapist and the activity center staff. It was the greatest during my last stay. The office gals were great to answer all my questions. I just feel that White River Lodge is the best place for therapy as well as to live when the time comes I have to need it.”

Sue Cagle