At Carthage Area Hospital, we offer inpatient/outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapy services that can enhance your quality of life and help you heal. Our state-licensed therapists strive to provide quality, compassionate, and collaborative care to all our patients. Our therapists are experienced professionals who evaluate impairments and provide targeted interventions tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
Physical Therapy
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or suffer from a chronic condition that affects your mobility, our therapists use a variety of techniques and modalities to help increase range of motion and strength, improve function, and reduce pain. Our physical therapists evaluate and assess your overall condition and work closely with you to develop a treatment plan for rehabilitation to help you meet your goals for physical therapy.
We also believe that education is key — our therapists help you understand your injury or condition and how physical therapy can help you reach a positive outcome. Some common issues we evaluate and treat include fractures, other musculoskeletal injuries, amputation, spinal cord trauma, back and neck injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, cardiac rehabilitation, and more.
Our specialty services include:
- Balance and fall prevention
- Lymphedema (swelling of the arms or legs)
- Hand therapy
- Sports rehabilitation
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Our licensed occupational therapists at Carthage Area Hospital help patients with physical, sensory, psychosocial, and cognitive problems adapt and thrive in all areas of their lives. We understand the unique challenges that an injury, illness, or disability can present.
Through the therapeutic use of everyday activities and assistive devices, we help those recovering from injury or stroke regain skills and provide support for older adults who are experiencing cognitive or physical changes. In addition, we help children and adults with special needs develop the skills necessary to participate in school and other activities with confidence.
Your occupational therapist provides individualized evaluation and talks with you and your loved ones about your goals for OT. We work with you to create a customized intervention to improve your ability to perform daily activities and reach your objectives. We treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Amputation
- Depression and anxiety
- Personal care and hygiene
- Arthritis
- ADHD
- Asperger’s syndrome
- Autism
- Brain injury
- Stroke
- Cerebral palsy
- Learning challenges
- Developmental delay
- Tendonitis
- Scar management
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Huntington’s disease
Why Therapy Is Beneficial
Both physical and occupational therapy can help you prevent injury, avoid surgery, and improve your overall health and well-being. Therapies can also help you manage age-related challenges, diabetes, and heart, lung, and women’s health issues. Regaining movement and physical and cognitive function can enable you to attain independence and allow you to perform the activities of daily living and doing the things you love.
Why Choose Us?
Our caring physical and occupational therapists work with patients to treat a diverse range of issues. And our dedicated team is committed to helping you on your journey to improve your health and achieve your goals. We empower you to be an active participant in your recovery and work collaboratively with other health professionals to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Philadelphia Therapy Services
Located in Philadelphia, NY, Philadelphia Physical Therapy caters to local patients in the area as part of Carthage Area Hospital. Just like the main hospital, this additional location focuses on patient-centered, comprehensive care. Patients may receive treatment from Karlye Jennings, Caden Durham or Anne Wakefield, PT, DPT, as well as other Carthage Therapy team members that rotate between facilities.
Contact Us To Schedule An Appointment For Therapy Services
Since 1965, Carthage Area Hospital has provided reliable quality health care to patients in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. If you’re interested in learning more about the therapy services we offer, contact us online, or call us at 315-493-1340 in Carthage or 315-642-0216 at our Philadelphia, NY, location to schedule an appointment.