Specialty Programs
You can trust the experts at Andrews Institute Rehabilitation to provide the specialty program that’s uniquely tailored to your needs. Specialty programs offered include:
Aquatic therapy rehabilitation
Treatments and exercises that are performed in water for physical rehabilitation, fitness, relaxation and other therapeutic benefits. A qualified Andrews Institute aquatic therapist will give constant attendance to the individual receiving treatment.
Cancer rehabilitation
Andrews Institute physical therapists are trained in cancer rehabilitation. They design personalized exercise and treatment programs to increase physical activity for cancer survivors. Physical activity has been shown to prevent or reduce side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment? Therapists can help patients improve their quality of life and stay more independent.
Comprehensive spine rehabilitation
Andrews Institute physical therapists focus on strengthening the muscles during spine rehabilitation. They do this through exercises like bridges, pelvic tilts and planks to help strengthen the core. Strengthening the core can aid in pain relief and also provide long-term protection for the spine to reduce the chance of re-injury.
General orthopedics rehabilitation
The Andrews Institute physical therapist plays a major role in the recovery process. It is a non-invasive treatment approach. The main goal of our physical therapist during orthopedic injury recovery is to promote the healing and strengthening of the affected area and restore the patient's range of motion. Our physical therapist also educates patients on the proper use of body mechanics and strategies to prevent injury and/or prevent the risk of future injuries.
Hand therapy rehabilitation
Andrews Institute physical therapists specialize in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands, forearm and upper arm. By working closely with the physician and patient to ensure a continuum of care, our therapist can help rehabilitate and treat patients with post-operative, preventative, non-operative and conservative rehabilitation.
Lymphedema rehabilitation
Physical therapy can play a crucial role in the management and treatment of lymphedema. Through specialized techniques, personalized exercise plans, education and physical support, the Andrews Institute physical therapists can help assist in lymphatic drainage, reduce swelling, improve function and enhance overall well-being.
Neurological rehabilitation
Andrews Institute neurological physical therapists have the goal of returning the patient back to the highest level of function and independence possible. The patient's neurological program is designed to meet their individual needs depending on the specific problem or disease by working closely with the patient and the family to have optimal success. The focus is improving the patient’s overall quality of life, including social, emotional, and physical wellness.
Osteoporosis rehabilitation
If diagnosed with low bone density or osteoporosis, an Andrews Institute physical therapist can work with you to help build bone density and lessen the amount of bone loss, especially in the areas that are most vulnerable to fracture (hip, spine, shoulder and arm). They work with the patient to improve balance and posture to help avoid falls.
Post-concussion rehabilitation
The Andrews Institute physical therapists are trained to treat concussion symptoms and subsequent dysfunctions in vestibular or visual systems, autonomic nervous system, movement function and the spine/neck region. We can assist in the recovery process to have healthier outcomes for concussion patients.
Risk-for-falls program
The Andrews Institute physical therapists work with our patients on strength training, balance training, and walking exercises. Our therapists customize individual programs for each patient that are designed to improve endurance, flexibility and overall muscle strength to help prevent falls.
Spine rehabilitation
Andrews Institute has physical therapists who have advanced, hands-on skills to help relieve pain due to injured muscles and get tissues and spinal structures moving again. We tailor our treatment plans to the individual by working with our specialists along with a variety of skills to best match the patient's condition.
Sports medicine rehabilitation
The physical therapist of Andrews Institute works with athletes to promote recovery from injuries in an effort to help prevent future ones. The programs we develop focus on exercises, stretches and other forms of physical movements and manipulation.
Stroke aphasia treatment
The Andrews Institute speech therapists work with stroke patients who suffer from aphasia by using speech and language therapy. The program focuses on helping patients restore speech, communicate to the best of their ability, find alternative ways of communicating, and provide support and information to them and their support group.
Swallow therapy
The speech therapist at Andrews Institute will utilize a combination of treatments and technique strategies to help improve the safety of oral intake by reducing the patient's risk of aspiration and helping them maintain a good quality of life.
Total joint program rehabilitation
Andrews Institute total joint rehabilitation is a treatment method designed to help in the patient’s recovery after serious injury, illness or surgery. We tailor each patient's treatment plan to focus on restoring the physical sensory, intellectual, psychological and social function. This program is recommended to the patient following a total joint replacement surgery to encourage healing and return the patient to their prior level of functioning.
Vestibular/vertigo rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a special form of therapy intended to help alleviate the problems caused by Vestibular disorders, primarily vertigo and dizziness, imbalance and falls as well as gaze instability. The Andrews Institute therapist can customize an exercise plan to help.
Workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation physical therapy is available at Andrews Institute when work injuries occur. The Andrews Institute therapist can customize an exercise plan to help. Through early intervention, and a focus on restoring functional ability tailored to the job requirements, we help injured workers recover safely and efficiently while minimizing their downtime and lowering their risk of reinjury.