October is National Physical Therapy Month.
In honor of PT month, we will have weekly “Did You Know?” postings on the intranet to share more about the physical therapy department at Welia Health.
“Did You Know?”
Rehabilitation Services encompasses many subdepartments, including Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Cardiac Services, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep, Athletic Training, and of course Physical Therapy.
Number of visits in a year:
• 2023 Rehabilitation Services Outpatient Visits (all departments within Rehabilitation) – 46,856
• 2023 Physical Therapy Outpatient Visits – 30,842
• PT visits make up about 66% of all the patient visits within the Rehabilitation Department.
Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide care in these general areas:
Orthopedic conditions:
• Back
• Neck
• Hip
• Knee
• Ankle
• Foot
• Shoulder
• Brace fitting
• Assistive device training
Neurological Conditions:
• Stroke
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Progressive Neurological Disorders
Some PTs and PTAs also provide care in Specialty Areas which require additional training, education, and certification. These services are often only found at large health systems, but we are fortunate to offer these services through the dedication and commitment of specially trained physical therapists and assistants:
• Vestibular Dysfunctions
• Wound Care
• Lymphedema
• Cancer Rehab
• Sports Medicine
• Jaw and Face: TMJ/Bell’s Palsy/Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Aquatics
• Amputee
• Foot Orthotics
• Chronic Pain
• Dry Needling
• Pelvic Pain and Incontinence
• Obstetrics
• Parkinson’s (LSVT Big)
• Pediatrics
• Certified Hand Therapy
• Power Mobility
• Wellness/Health Coaching
Physical therapy in East-Central Minnesota – Welia Health