Rehabilitative Physical Therapy in Westwood, NJ
At Pascack Valley Medical Center, we understand how difficult it can be to regain lost skills or develop new ones after an injury or other event. The highly skilled staff at our Center for Therapy and Rehabilitation Services is here to provide you with the physical and emotional support you need. Our rehabilitation center offers a comprehensive program that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, with our priority always being your specific needs and goals. We are committed to working with you to develop a program that works best for you. Evaluations are available by appointment only. Call 201-781-1453 to schedule your appointment today.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy program is dedicated to helping you regain mobility and comfort after a serious illness or injury. We will work closely with you to develop strength, balance, flexibility and other skills that will help you return to everyday activities comfortably and without risk to your health.
Our physical therapists offer a wide range of treatment options, including:
- Balance exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Electro-stimulation for muscles and tendons
- Locomotor training for spine injuries
- Manual therapies
- Plyometrics for strength and balance
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Splinting and orthotics
- Ultrasound therapy
Occupational Therapy
Though occupational therapy may include aspects similar to physical therapy, the goal is slightly different. Our occupational therapists work with you and your loved ones to find new ways to maintain comfort and independence in day-to-day life. We provide assistance with common activities like dressing, personal hygiene and even cooking. Whether you are struggling with nerve damage, a chronic condition, or another illness or disorder that you’ve had for a lifetime, we are here to provide you with compassionate care and personalized solutions.
Our occupational therapy program offers a range of exercises, including:
- Adaptive equipment training
- Energy conservation strategies
- Development of new self-care techniques
- Upper body strengthening exercises
In addition to helping you develop skills to allow for renewed strength and independence, we are able to provide assessments for visual, cognitive, and spatial impairment. With this information, we can design a treatment plan that works best for you and your family.
Speech and Language Therapy
People of all ages can benefit from speech therapy, from children first learning to talk to adults who may be struggling with aphasia, or difficulty communicating. Our speech therapists are dedicated to helping everyone in our program develop or relearn vocal techniques through consistent practice and customized care, all while keeping your personal needs in mind.
Our team of speech and language specialists are able to provide therapeutic programs for a range of speech and language disorders, including:
- Alalia, or speech delay
- Aphasia
- Apraxia of speech
- Dysarthria
- Lisping
- Spasmodic dysphonia
- Stuttering or stammering
We are committed to providing you care that is built around your specific goals, as well as providing you with the support and information you need to understand your own health and take charge of your progress through therapy.
Sports Medicine
When injuries occur and conditions develop, our sports medicine doctors are ready to provide surgical and non-surgical care. Our goal is to get patients back to their activities quickly, safely and fully recovered. Our sports medicine services include:
- Customized exercise and rehabilitation prescriptions
- Joint and soft tissue injections
- Musculoskeletal pain disorders
- Specialized nonsurgical treatment of tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports-related injury care
- Treatment of acute and overuse injuries
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
The Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center at Pascack Valley Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility located right in the heart of the Pascack Valley. Our program promotes heart and lung health by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes through supervised exercise and education. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, heart-healthy eating, and better monitoring of lipids and cholesterol to get you on track to help you focus on your heart health. Our center also offers you the opportunity to connect with, meet and share stories with other patients like you
Cardiac rehabilitation
Each patient who participates in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program will receive an individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.
If you have one of the following diagnoses you may be eligible to participate:
- Angina
- Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Heart transplantation
- Open heart surgery such as coronary bypass or valve surgery
Cardiac rehabilitation provides essential benefits that can greatly enhance your health and well-being. It helps you live longer and lowers the risk of another heart attack by managing heart disease symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. Additionally, cardiac rehab can prevent or even reverse damage to your heart’s blood vessels. Our program also aims to reduce the physical and emotional impact of heart disease, boosting your confidence and overall well-being. By improving your stamina and strength, cardiac rehab allows you to return to your daily activities, whether it’s work, hobbies, or regular exercise, with renewed energy and ease.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation helps you to improve your quality of life. Although pulmonary rehab can’t cure your lung disease, it can help you make the most of the limited lung function you have. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a service that is designed for those who experience lung problems such as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer and lung cancer surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery before and after lung transplantation
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary rehabilitation offers a range of benefits that can significantly improve your quality of life. It helps reduce the symptoms of your condition, enabling you to function better in your daily activities. Through our lung rehab program, you’ll experience an increased ability to exercise and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, please call (201) 781-1450.