Physical Therapy Department Staff:
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
- Physical Therapy Technician (PT Tech)
The Physical Therapy (PT) Department provides clinical services through:
- Screenings – Chart review, contacting former facility upon admission, and talking with resident (if applicable) to determine if resident requires PT services
- Evaluation – Full assessment of resident
- Consultation – Suggestions/Recommendations
- Maintenance Programs (Physical Therapy Technician)
- Skilled Therapy Programs (LPTA and PT)
The PT programs include but are not limited to: Physical Reconditioning Activities; Therapeutic exercises; Modalities (Hot/Cold Therapy, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation) to aid recovery, Neuromuscular Re-education, Bed/Wheelchair Mobility, Balance/Coordination Training, Transfer/Gait Training, Prosthetic Training, Prevention of Physical Deterioration, and Wound Care (as needed).
- Resident/Staff/Family/Caregiver (Group Home/Day Support) Education
Physical Therapy is also responsible for recommending specialized equipment:
- Physical Therapist and Mobile Rehabilitation Mechanic assess the resident together in the Wheelchair Clinic for most the most appropriate wheelchair.
- Rehabilitation Mechanic (scheduled and custom adaptive seating systems for resident with severe musculoskeletal deformities – Quarterly Wheelchair Inspections and Bi-Annual Pressure Washing
- Assistive Devices (AD) for ambulation
Our goal is to assist the patients with returning to their prior level of function after injury, surgery, or illness.
Inpatient Services
HWDMC Physical Therapy (PT) staff provide services to a very unique and challenging population. We provide skilled services for residents experiencing an acute medical situation (stroke, fractures, joint replacements, etc.) which may have resulted in decline in ability to function. We serve our in-house residents by providing range of motion, mobility skills, and wheelchair assessments/maintenance to help maintain optimal wheelchair positioning to provide safe access to their home and community.
HWDMC Physical Therapy Staff are instrumental in providing education in resident mobility to fellow staff and family to promote a team approach through multi-disciplined involvement to meet resident needs.
Outpatient Services
HWDMC Physical Therapy Department staff provide outpatient services for Central State Hospital (CSH) and the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR). Our services include: treatment of traditional orthopedic issues that affect joint or the musculoskeletal system, injuries that limit the patient’s mobility and safety that may affect coordination and/or balance, requiring the need for assistive devices. We focus on facilitating safety with mobility to improve the patient’s quality of life and ability to access their community safely.
