Rehabilitation Services

We have one simple goal in treating the wide variety of injuries and ailments from which our patients suffer: to return every person to the highest level of mobility and function possible.

Comprehensive services with a distinctly personal touch include physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. We offer specialized programs in balance/fall prevention, Pilates to enhance spinal and core stability, exercises for osteoporosis, and advanced upper extremity rehabilitation. EMG/NCV testing, which helps doctors better understand problems with muscle innervation, is also available.

Balance and Fall Prevention

OVGH is now providing state-of-the-art assessment for patients with balance and dizziness problems. Patients with dizziness or balance complaints receive a comprehensive evaluation, including computerized clinical systems originally developed with NASA support. We use the same system to develop a personalized program of therapy to improve patient’s balance performance.

Speech Therapy

Our Speech Therapy Department offers inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services. Areas of focus include swallowing disorders, language and speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and limited voice therapy.

Pilates

Pilates consist of a program of exercises that teach you to use your core muscles to improve movement patterns and posture. It increases body awareness and promotes movement with precision and control. With program design input from physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, our instructors will help you improve your posture, endurance, core strength, lower back pain, and reduce the risk of future injury.

For more information on the Rehabilitation Services Department at Ohio Valley General Hospital call (412) 777-6231.