DeSoto Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Medicine clinical team is comprised of licensed physical therapists,  occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapist assistants, and speech/language pathologists. The Rehabilitation Department specializes in Orthopedic, Pediatric and Neurologic Disorders.

 

We devise individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is demonstrated by our high-quality clinical care, positive interaction with patients, complete, timely communication to physicians and case managers, patient education programs, and prompt appointment availability.

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The demographics of today’s society continue to underscore the strong need for rehabilitation services.  DeSoto Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Medicine clinical team will continue its leadership role as a locally driven provider that is focused on making a positive difference through excellence in clinical care and customer services.

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Our goal is to respond with both confidence and integrity to the needs of our patients, employers, employees and insurance providers – by offering consistent quality care, personalized attention, and open communication.

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We are prepared to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of our community.  We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances.

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Occupational Therapy Services

• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Functional Activities Training

• Home management skills following injury, cooking, dressing and independent living skills.

• Work reintegration, adaptive equipment, materials or skill training.

• Carpal Tunnel Screening

• Hand Injuries/Surgeries

• Splinting

• Post stroke management of the upper extremities

• Adaptive equipment training

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Speech Therapy Services

• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Parkinson's Treatment

• Aphasia and Dysarthria

• Communication Disorders

• Swallowing Disorders

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Physical Therapy Services

Neurologic Disorders

• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Speech Disorders

• Developmental Delay

• Pediatric Care

• Balance Disorders

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Orthopedic Disorders

• Back and Neck Injuries/Surgeries

• Back Safety Education

• Shoulder Injuries/Surgeries

• Knee Injuries/Surgeries

• Foot & Ankle Injuries/Surgeries

• Osteoporosis

• Sports Injuries

• Knee injury prevention program

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Pediatric Services (Arcadia & Port Charlotte):

Pediatric therapy services are provided by Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists to address all of your child's developmental needs.  We treat a variety of diagnosis from birth to 18 years of age.  Our team approach emphasizes improvement of fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, ADLs, self care, language and oral motor/feeding.  Children with developmental delays, sensory dysfunction, autism spectrum disorder, orthopedic injuries and postural dysfunction receive individual treatment and family education to help them reach their maximum rehabilitation potential.