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Outpatient Therapy
About Outpatient Therapy
If you're recovering from an injury or setback, outpatient therapy can help you heal, build confidence and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Located at the Nelson Wellness Center at Grand Arbor, our outpatient therapy facility includes private treatment rooms, strength/cardio equipment and a warm water pool.
Our experienced, caring therapists specialize in active adult and geriatric populations.
Therapy orders are acted upon within 48 hours of initial contact and scheduling is flexible.
Therapies and Programs Offered
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) is all about improving functional movement. Physical therapists are experts in the way the body moves. They use treatment techniques, along with fitness and wellness strategies to help facilitate a healthier, more active lifestyle for patients of all ages. Conditions commonly treated in PT include:
- Cervical/neck pain
- Back pain or strain
- Arthritis
- Pre and post-surgery
- Balance, strength and/or endurance
- Sports-related injuries
- Neurological disorders including Parkinson’s, MS, and CVA
Aquatic Therapy
Grand Arbor’s warm water pool (88-89˚) is perfect for aquatic physical therapy.
It’s particularly beneficial for:
- Increasing blood flow to muscles and movement awareness
- Reducing pain, swelling and muscle guarding
- Promoting relaxation to ease stiff joints and increase mobility
- Providing safety for challenging movements and balanc
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) brings a broad perspective to the evaluation and treatment of patients, including their physical condition, sensory perceptions, cognitive abilities, emotional state and spiritual dignity. Occupational therapists can customize interventions to improve a person’s ability to perform daily activities, despite physical limitations or barriers. Evaluation and treatment may include:
- Activities of daily living analysis and training
- Fine and gross motor coordination
- Range of motion and strengthening
- Wheelchair and positioning assessments
- Home or environmental modifications
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and training
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy (ST) includes the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to speaking, swallowing and communication. Speech therapists commonly work with patients who have neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. ST treatment may include:
- Dysphasia and difficulty swallowing
- Cognitive testing and retraining
- Articulation
- Stuttering
- Voice therapy
- Vocal quality
- Breath support
- Dysarthria (slurred speech)
- Assessment and training in alternative communication devices
- Aphasia
- Home or environmental modifications
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and training
Specialty Programs
Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT) BIG and LOUD
LSVT BIG and LOUD programs help improve communication and/or mobility for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. Knute Nelson is one of the few organizations that has certified clinicians for both the physical therapy (LSVT® BIG) and speech therapy (LSVT® LOUD) programs.
VitalStim
VitalStim Therapy is designed to help swallowing through the use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). Electrical stimulation is used to aid muscle strengthening to rehabilitate the swallow.