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Physical medicine and rehabilitation servicesThe physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors have special expertise in treating patients with a variety of conditions from brain injury to amputations.
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The rehabilitation physicians at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates are board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They are trained to diagnose injuries, prescribe medicine and assistive devices and create rehabilitation plans to help restore function lost through injury and prevent injury in the future.
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AmputationPhysical therapists use exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients with amputations improve their ability to move, function and heal. They also provide wound care and focus on ways to exercise muscles and relieve pain.
Occupational therapists help patients with amputations learn new ways to manage daily activities. They can recommend adaptive devices and evaluate artificial limbs to ensure optimal fit and function.
Specialists in therapeutic recreation use leisure activities and community outings to help improve a patient's health and well being.
Aquatic therapy can help decrease swelling and pressure on joints and increase range of motion. It can also help strengthen muscles and allow patients to more quickly return to daily activities after an illness or injury. The Wasie Therapeutic Swimming Pool at Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers many independent exercise programs.
Sister Kenny's Driving Fitness program helps you determine whether you can continue to drive safely. The driving simulator offers a safe way for you to practice driving and identify any visual, motor or thinking challenges you may face on the road.
Sister Kenny Wheelchair Seating Clinic helps patients and their families choose an appropriate wheelchair and seating cushion. Experienced therapists use the latest technology to decide what each patient needs and recommend a product depending on skin integrity, range of motion, spine alignment and other health issues. | |
Brain injuryAquatic therapy can help decrease swelling and pressure on joints and increase range of motion. It can also help strengthen muscles and allow patients to more quickly return to daily activities after an illness or injury. The Wasie Therapeutic Swimming Pool at Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers many independent exercise programs.
The Brain Injury Clinic treats patients age 17 and older who have mild to moderate brain injuries or non-progressive brain illnesses. A major focus of the Clinic is to help people prepare to return to work and develop strategies to improve work performance. The Clinic offers therapy to help with memory, concentration, communication, and organization issues.
Sister Kenny's Driving Fitness program can help you or a family member continue driving as long as it's safely possible. The program assesses vision, physical and cognitive abilities, and also provides adaptive devices to make driving safer. The driving simulator helps patients become more aware of visual, motor and cognitive challenges that may make it difficult for them to drive safely.
Balance retraining and vestibular rehabilitation treats imbalance or dizziness caused by brain injury, inner ear defects and other conditions. This physical therapy program is tailored to each patient's strengths and weaknesses.
Partial weight bearing gait therapy helps patients with brain injury regain the ability to walk. Patients are supported in an upright position to exercise muscles and increase range of motion in a safe environment free from falls.
Constraint induced movement therapy helps patients with weakness or paralysis on one side of their body caused by a brain injury. This intensive program challenges patients to regain strength and dexterity in the affected arm and hand by wearing a restraint device on the opposite hand.
The hand mentor robot helps patients recovering from brain injury restore range of motion and strengthen hand and wrist muscles.
Interactive rehabilitation using Nintendo® Wii helps people recovering from brain injury improve strength, endurance and balance. Patients experience a virtual environment where they can catch or kick balls, duck to escape danger, or move to avoid an obstacle.
The InMotion 2 Robot provides intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from brain injury who have limited strength and range of motion in their shoulders, arms and hands.
The Lokomat® treadmill is a robot-assisted device that supports patients in an upright position. Patients are able to move their legs through a normal walking pattern – even if they are unable to move on their own. Available at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback can help people with brain injuries re-educate their impaired muscles. Electrical impulses from muscle contractions allow patients to interact with a computer game. EMG adds an element of fun to rehab, while helping patients advance towards goals in therapy. Available at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Physical therapists use exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients with brain injury improve their ability to move, function and heal.
Occupational therapists help patients recovering from brain injury learn new ways to handle daily activities and develop "skills for the job of living."
After a brain injury, speech therapists can help diagnose and treat a variety of communication and cognitive problems, from aphasia (language impairment) to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). | |
Cancer rehabilitation or lymphedemaCancer rehabilitation services are available to manage many of the side effects of cancer treatment including swelling (lymphedema), fatigue, skin problems, pain, joint stiffness, weakness, paralysis, and balance and swallowing problems. | |
Muscle weakness and nerve damageAquatic therapy can help decrease swelling and pressure on joints and increase range of motion. It can also help strengthen muscles and allow patients to more quickly return to daily activities after an illness or injury. The Wasie Therapeutic Swimming Pool at Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers many independent exercise programs.
Constraint induced movement therapy helps patients with weakness or paralysis after a stroke or brain injury. This intensive program challenges patients to regain strength and dexterity in the affected arm and hand.
Biorehab with Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback is an interactive computer system that helps people recovering from stroke or brain injury re-educate impaired muscles. Electrical impulses from muscle contractions allow patients to interact with the computer game.
The Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling Program helps people with spinal cord injury get aerobic exercise. FES can decrease muscle spasms and increase muscle mass, circulation, and cardiovascular endurance. A doctor's order is necessary to participate.
Hand rehabilitation from a certified hand therapist can help treat arthritis, nerve injuries, and cumulative trauma disorders. Hand rehab following surgery is also provided. The hand mentor robot helps patients recovering from stroke or brain injury strengthen hand and wrist muscles and restore range of motion.
The InMotion 2 Robot provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from stroke or brain injury who have limited strength or range of motion in their shoulders, arms and hands.
Interactive rehabilitation using Nintendo® Wii helps improve strength, endurance and balance. Patients experience a virtual environment where they can catch or kick balls, duck to escape danger, or move to avoid an obstacle.
The Lokomat® treadmill is a robot-assisted device that supports patients in an upright position and moves their legs in a normal walking pattern – even if they are unable to move on their own.
Occupational therapy focuses on preventing and managing injury, illness and disability at work and in the community. It is used to evaluate and treat patients with a range of muscle and joint problems. If an illness or injury affects your ability to handle daily activities, occupational therapists can help you develop "skills for the job of living."
Partial weight bearing gait therapy helps people with incomplete spinal cord injuries experience walking. Patients are supported in an upright position to exercise muscles and increase range of motion in a safe environment free from falls.
Physical therapists uses exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients reduce pain and increase their ability to move, function and heal. Physical therapists treat people of all ages with back pain, sports injuries, muscle and joint problems and neurological conditions, like stroke, head injury or Parkinson's disease. Physical therapists also provide exercises to help manage incontinence.
Rehab nursing at Sister Kenny helps individuals recovering from an illness or injury. Nurses help educate patients about their condition, bladder and bowel management and skin care.
Sister Kenny's Driving Fitness program can help you or a family member continue driving as long as it's safely possible. The program assesses vision, physical and cognitive abilities, and also provides adaptive devices to make driving safer. The driving simulator helps patients become more aware of visual, motor and cognitive challenges that may make it difficult for them to drive safely.
Sister Kenny Musicians' Clinic includes physicians and specialized hand therapists who treat instrumental artists with pain and dexterity problems caused by the demands of musical practice and performance. An early, accurate diagnosis and a defined treatment plan can help speed recovery and prevent future injury.
The Sister Kenny Post Polio Clinic is designed to diagnose and treat post polio syndrome, a condition that occurs in individuals who contracted acute poliomyelitis years earlier and now face a variety of issues that compromise their health.
Sister Kenny Wheelchair Seating Clinic helps patients and their families choose an appropriate wheelchair and seating cushion. Experienced therapists use the latest technology to decide what each patient needs and recommend a product depending on skin integrity, range of motion, spine alignment and other health issues.
A standing frame helps people with spinal cord injuries bear their own body weight while standing. With assistance from a physical therapist and the use of a standing frame, patients with weak or paralyzed muscles are able to stand to improve circulation, help prevent pressure sores and decrease spasms. | |
Sports injuries and orthopedic problemsAquatic therapy can help decrease swelling and pressure on joints and increase range of motion. It can also help strengthen muscles and allow patients to more quickly return to daily activities after an illness or injury. The Wasie Therapeutic Swimming Pool at Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers many independent exercise programs.
Digital video analysis helps athletes who have pain or injury from running, throwing or playing golf. Physical therapists combine frame-by-frame video analysis with a complete musculoskeletal assessment to determine the source of pain.
Physical therapy uses exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients reduce pain and increase their ability to move, function and heal. Physical therapists treat people of all ages with back pain, sports injuries, muscle and joint problems and neurological conditions, like stroke, head injury or Parkinson's disease. Physical therapists also provide wound care, lymphedema treatment and exercises to help manage incontinence.
RunSMART is a physical therapy program for novice and experienced runners. The program helps prevent running injuries and assists people who are recovering from orthopedic surgery. RunSmart offers an expert staff and the latest diagnostic techniques to get athletes back on the road quickly.
The Sister Kenny Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic evaluates and treats injuries from endurance sports, like distance running, swimming, Nordic skiing and cycling.
Speech therapy is used to diagnose and treat people of all ages who are having problems speaking, swallowing or understanding others. Difficulties can arise from a variety of causes including stroke, brain injury, developmental delays or voice pathology. | |
Pediatric rehabilitationRehabilitation for children is offered at many facilities throughout Allina Health. Our therapists have special training to help children and their families who are coping with medical conditions that interfere with normal development.
Children with autism, cerebral palsy, speech and language disorders, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and other special needs can receive occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Kenny Kids and Capable Kids are two specialized programs currently available. | |
Spinal cord injuryAquatic therapy can help decrease swelling and pressure on joints and increase range of motion. It can also help strengthen muscles and allow patients to more quickly return to daily activities after an illness or injury. The Wasie Therapeutic Swimming Pool at Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers many independent exercise programs.
Biorehab with Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback is an interactive computer system that helps people recovering from stroke or brain injury re-educate impaired muscles. Electrical impulses from muscle contractions allow patients to interact with the computer game.
The Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling Program helps people with spinal cord injury get aerobic exercise. FES can decrease muscle spasms and increase muscle mass, circulation, and cardiovascular endurance. A doctor's order is necessary to participate.
Interactive rehabilitation using Nintendo® Wii helps improve strength, endurance and balance. Patients experience a virtual environment where they can catch or kick balls, duck to escape danger, or move to avoid an obstacle.
The Lokomat® treadmill is a robot-assisted device that supports patients in an upright position and moves their legs in a normal walking pattern – even if they are unable to move on their own.
Occupational therapy focuses on preventing and managing injury, illness and disability at work and in the community. It is used to evaluate and treat patients with a range of muscle and joint problems. If an illness or injury affects your ability to handle daily activities, occupational therapists can help you develop "skills for the job of living."
Partial weight bearing gait therapy helps people with incomplete spinal cord injuries experience walking. Patients are supported in an upright position to exercise muscles and increase range of motion in a safe environment free from falls.
Physical therapy uses exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients reduce pain and increase their ability to move, function and heal. Physical therapists treat people of all ages with back pain, sports injuries, muscle and joint problems and neurological conditions, like stroke, head injury or Parkinson's disease. Physical therapists also provide wound care, lymphedema treatment and exercises to help manage incontinence.
Rehab nursing at Sister Kenny helps individuals recovering from an illness or injury. Nurses help educate patients about their condition, bladder and bowel management and skin care.
Sister Kenny's Driving Fitness program can help you or a family member continue driving as long as it's safely possible. The program assesses vision, physical and cognitive abilities, and also provides adaptive devices to make driving safer. The driving simulator helps patients become more aware of visual, motor and cognitive challenges that may make it difficult for them to drive safely.
Sister Kenny Wheelchair Seating Clinic helps patients and their families choose an appropriate wheelchair and seating cushion. Experienced therapists use the latest technology to decide what each patient needs and recommend a product depending on skin integrity, range of motion, spine alignment and other health issues.
The Spasticity Management program helps patients with spinal cord injury work to increase range of motion. With spasticity under control, patients can then work on strengthening exercises.
A standing frame helps people with spinal cord injuries bear their own body weight while standing. With assistance from a physical therapist and the use of a standing frame, patients with weak or paralyzed muscles are able to stand to improve circulation, help prevent pressure sores and decrease spasms. | |
StrokeBalance retraining and vestibular rehabilitation treats imbalance or dizziness caused by stroke, brain injury, inner ear defects and other conditions. This physical therapy program is tailored to each patient's strengths and weaknesses.
Biorehab with Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback is an interactive computer system that helps people recovering from stroke or brain injury re-educate impaired muscles. Electrical impulses from muscle contractions allow patients to interact with the computer game.
Constraint induced movement therapy helps patients with weakness or paralysis after a stroke or brain injury. This intensive program challenges patients to regain strength and dexterity in the affected arm and hand.
Sister Kenny's Driving Fitness program can help you or a family member continue driving as long as it's safely possible. The program assesses vision, physical and cognitive abilities, and also provides adaptive devices to make driving safer. The driving simulator helps patients become more aware of visual, motor and cognitive challenges that may make it difficult for them to drive safely.
The InMotion 2 Robot provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from stroke or brain injury who have limited strength or range of motion in their shoulders, arms and hands.
Interactive rehabilitation using Nintendo® Wii is used to improve strength, endurance and balance. Patients experience a virtual environment where they can catch or kick balls, duck to escape danger, or move to avoid an obstacle.
The Lokomat® treadmill is a robot-assisted device that supports patients in an upright position and moves their legs in a normal walking pattern – even if they are unable to move on their own.
Occupational therapy focuses on preventing and managing injury, illness and disability at work and in the community. It is used to evaluate and treat patients with a range of muscle and joint problems. If an illness or injury affects your ability to handle daily activities, occupational therapists can help you develop "skills for the job of living."
Physical therapy uses exercise, heat, electrical stimulation, and other methods to help patients reduce pain and increase their ability to move, function and heal. Physical therapists treat people of all ages with back pain, sports injuries, muscle and joint problems and neurological conditions, like stroke, head injury or Parkinson's disease. Physical therapists also provide exercises to help manage incontinence.
The Sister Kenny Brain Injury Clinic treats patients age 17 and older who have mild to moderate brain injuries or non-progressive brain illnesses. A major focus of the Clinic is to help people prepare to return to work and develop strategies to improve work performance. The Clinic offers therapy to help with memory, concentration, communication, and organization issues.
Sister Kenny Wheelchair Seating Clinic helps patients and their families choose an appropriate wheelchair and seating cushion. Experienced therapists use the latest technology to decide what each patient needs and recommend a product depending on skin integrity, range of motion, spine alignment and other health issues.
Speech therapy is used to diagnose and treat people of all ages who are having problems speaking, swallowing or understanding others. Difficulties can arise from a variety of causes including stroke, brain injury, developmental delays or voice pathology. | |
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