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Peachtree Centre Short Term Rehab Unit

Short Term Rehab
 
Rehabilitation means reshaping lives and restoring lost abilities after an illness or injury. It means treating the whole patient: physically, emotionally, and socially. In rehanilitation the goal is to return patients to their optimum level of function so they may have a better quality of life.
 
Our Short Term Rehab program treats a wide variety of conditions resulting from illness or injury. From orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, and stroke/neurological conditions to general recuperation and strengthening after a lengthy hospital stay.
 
Some of the features of our program include:
  • Expertly trained staff chosen by our interdisciplinary rehab team
  • Home evaluations to assist with the transition back to home for safety assurance
  • Patient and family education
  • The goal is to help patiets achieve their optimum level of function and return them to independent life
  • Our objectives range from restoring lost abilities and function, to helping residents adapt and accept changes in their lives

Physical Therapy
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 Physical Therapists strive to restore our residents to their highest possible level of function by applying scientific principles to prevent, identify, alleviate or compensate for neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Skilled physical therapy treatments may include:
 
  • Gait Training
  • Transfer Training
  • Therapeutic Excercises
  • Range of motion
  • Fall Prevention
  • Body Mechanics
  • Balance Assessment
  • Stroke Rehab
  • Orthopedic Rehab

Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapists strive to assist our residents in adjusting to their social and physical environments. Using therapeutic activities, our therapists adapt tasks and modify the environment to enhance each resident's ability to function.
 
  • Fine and gross motor control development
  • One-handed dressing techniques, grooming, bathing, and home management skills
  • Rehab Dining Programs
  • Orthoic/Prosthetic Training
  • Stroke Rehab
  • Positioning for maximum comfort and support

Speech-Language Pathology
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Speech-Language Pathologists address communication problems as well as swallowing dysfunction. The focus is on improving speech-language expression, comprehension, and oral motor skills for more accurate speech production. Speech therapy may include:
 
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Dyspahia Management
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Dysarthria
  • Apraxia 

If you have any questions about our Short Term Rehab Facilities please e-mail all questions to peachtreecentreltc@yahoo.com