Rehabilitation Services
715-685-5482
Each of the rehabilitation services at MMC plays a special role in the total healthcare of patients who have temporary or permanent disability. Their primary goal is to assist the patient to reach the optimal level within their medical and physical potential. MMC’s staff works closely with orthopedic surgeons, family practice specialists and other health care professionals to assure maximum communication to ensure efficient and continuous care. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy services are provided to both inpatient and outpatient clients. The entrance to Rehabilitation Services is on the north side of the main MMC building. The sign above the entrance says "Rehab Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy." Patient and disabled parking is available at this entry.
Physical Therapy
The primary objectives of physical therapy are to:
• Evaluate strength, mobility and coordination.
• Improve and maintain body function or motion and increase strength.
• Relieve pain
• Improve balance awareness to decrease risk for falls.
Our physical therapists develop an individualized rehabilitation plan for each patient combining evaluation, therapeutic exercise and hands on treatment techniques. Therapeutic devices used during physical therapy include electric stimulation for muscle re-education and spasm reduction, ultrasound to stimulate tissue healing, and heat and cold therapies to decrease muscle irritation.
Injuries and persistent ailments prevent many normally active people from staying active in their favorite sport or activity. Those injuries and ailments can take much of the fun out of life. MMC’s Rehabilitation program helps people of all ages resume an active lifestyle or return to full athletic competition following an injury. Whether you are an athlete, or weekend warrior, or someone just beginning to develop a more active lifestyle, our professionals coordinate each person’s rehabilitation program.
Occupational therapy assists people to become more independent in their job, housework, school setting or leisure time. The patient’s primary goal is to achieve their highest level of independence in their daily living activities. Although this goal may be different for each client, occupational therapy staff use a variety of activities, techniques and equipment to assist each person toward their goal.
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