Therapy Services

Regional Medical Center's Therapy Services staff has diverse backgrounds with many different areas of experience. This allows us to offer many different types of services for your therapy needs.

Contact

Call 563-927-7322 to speak to a Therapy Services representative.

Physical Therapy

Regional Medical Center's Physical Therapy staff consists of three physical therapists and three physical therapist assistants. The staff also has diverse backgrounds with many different areas of experience.

Each patient receives an individualized evaluation by a physical therapist. At that time, a treatment plan and goals are established, based on that person's needs and activities. We inform the physician of the treatment plan and of progress toward goals. We also work closely with employers and case managers as needed for return to work. Services include:

ASTYM - Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization
Balance training
Bracing supplies
Cardiovascular exercises
Chronic pain
Coordination activities
Fall prevention
Gait training
Industrial rehabilitation
Job simulation
Lymphedema & Venous Insufficiency
Mobilization
Modalities for pain control
Neuromuscular rehabilitation
Pediatrics
Sports therapy
Strengthening exercises
Stretching and flexibility exercises
Vestibular rehabilitation
Work conditioning

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps individuals achieve independence in their lives despite disabilities. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social or emotional problems, need specialized assistance to lead productive and satisfying lives.

ASTYM - Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization
Activity modification
Adaptive equipment
Brain injuries
Burns
Chronic pain
CVA
Energy conservation
Fine motor activities
Flexibility exercises
Hand injuries
Home safety assessments
Memory problems
Neurological disorders
Pediatrics
Psychosocial / Mental health
Self-care activities
Sensory integration
Strengthening exercises
Visual impairments

Pediatric Therapy

Regional Medical Center provides complete Pediatric Therapy services. These services enable pediatric patients to be treated locally, decreasing missed school time and the need to travel into larger cities for therapy. We work in conjunction with area schools and parents, respond to their needs, and coordinate patient care.
We offer treatment for children with specific diagnosis including:

Autism
Birth Trauma
Cerebral Palsy
Congenital Disorders
Developmental Delay
Down's Syndrome
Muscular Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Positioning Needs
Wheelchair Needs

Speech Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologists help patients of all ages with communication and swallowing issues. They work to increase a person's ability to express their thoughts, ideas and wishes. Each patient receives an individualized evaluation by a Speech-Language Pathologist. At this time, a treatment plan and goals are established, based on the patient's needs and activities. We inform the physician of the treatment plan and of progress with treatment. These may include:

Aphasia
Articulation disorders
Cognitive Communications disorders
CVA
Devices & techniques for alternative communication
Head injury
Language disorders
Memory deficits
Stuttering
Swallowing disorders
Voice disorders

Sports Medicine

Regional Medical Center has developed a comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine program to service the needs of Northeast Iowa area athletes. This experienced, professional and personal staff is dedicated to providing area high school and collegiate athletes with the latest and most effective care possible to ensure a safe, effective and timely return to their chosen sport. The program is made possible by cooperation with local area family practice physicians. Their goals are:

Appropriate communication with parents, physicians, and coaches regarding plan of care for the injured athlete
Early detection and diagnosis of sports related injuries.
Education for athletes and coaches
Provide school and athletic teams with event and practice coverage to ensure proper care of acute sports injuries.
Sports physical therapy to help the athlete rehabilitate and progress back to competition when appropriate.

Urinary Incontinence

Adults, as well as children, may experience an uncontrolled loss of urine, called urinary incontinence. Weakness of the pelvic floor muscles may cause incontinence (leakage). Aging, pregnancy, childbirth, chronic constipation and chronic coughing can weaken the pelvic floor muscles. If you notice urine leaking when you cough, lift, sneeze or exercise, you may have the most common type of leakage, called stress incontinence.

A physical therapist can provide:

Instruction in strengthening exercises or "Kegels" for the weakened pelvic floor muscles
A home exercise program designed to meet your needs
Correct lifting and moving techniques and instructions
Instructions on keeping a bladder diary and move toward normal voiding habits
Suggestions on which foods to avoid, that may be irritating to the bladder

Lymphedema & Venous Insufficiency

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling in any area of the body where the lymphatic system is compromised. Lymphedema can develop at any time (months or years) after surgery or radiation. Usually it is triggered by a new injury or trauma. Regional Medical Center has two therapists certified to treat Lymphedema and Venous Insufficiency which may include post mastectomy or lower extremity.

Edema treatment involves:

Manual massage to reroute the lymphatic uptake.
Compression bandaging and stockings or sleeves to control the edema once it us under control.
Patient education for life long control is provided and is key to self management once the patient is discharged.