Physical and Speech Therapy

Henderson Hospital offers physical, speech and occupational therapy to inpatients who may require therapy for conditions that include:

• Stroke and other neurological conditions
• Orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries
• Chronic pain
• Pulmonary and cardiac conditions
• Lymphedema (fluid build-up)
• Neuromuscular disease

What We Offer

Our services include:

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological deficits following a stroke.
• Strengthening and instruction in functional activities for patients recovering from acute medical problems, trauma and surgical procedures.
• Evaluation, treatment and education of patients with pulmonary problems.
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain.
• Education on back care, body mechanics, posture evaluation and correction.
• Assessment and management of lymphedema (fluid retention).
• Post-op therapy for patients who have had joint replacement procedures.

Speech and Language Therapy

Among the disorders treated by Henderson Hospital speech and language pathologists include:

• Aphasia — difficulty speaking or understanding speech
• Apraxia — difficulty forming words due to motor condition
• Dysarthria — unclear articulation
• Dysphagia — difficulty swallowing
• Voice disorders — caused by nodules, polyps or sores
• Laryngectomy — total or partial voice box removal
• Glossectomy — surgical removal of part or all of the tongue
• Cognitive disorders — amnesia, dementia, delirium, etc.