At Glendale Memorial, our physical and occupational therapists are here to help patients who may need or experience the following:
- Arthiritis
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Hip fractures
- Incontinence
- Injury rehabilitation
- Joint replacement rehabilitation
- Lower back pain
- Lymphedema
- Neck pain
- Shoulder, arm, wrist or hand problems
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Stroke rehabilitation
The Lymphedema Management Program
Lymphedema is swelling caused by fluid retention in the arms and legs. The causes are many, from hereditary defects to surgical removal of lymph nodes. The effects of lymphedema can be painful and disfiguring, but it doesn't have to be. There is help for those who are suffering from lymphedema.
Glendale Memorial offers a comprehensive lymphedema management program utilizing the latest treatment techniques. For more information, call (818) 502-2299.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is the union of traditional physical therapy with the therapeutic effects of water. It's an ideal way to begin early rehabilitation, when a 'land-based' program may be too difficult because of pain, injury or weakness.
Glendale Memorial's state-of-the-art therapeutic pool is staffed by our highly-trained and experienced physical therapists. Patients receive a customized aquatic program based on their diagnosis and individual rehabilitation status and goals.
Why Water?
There are many benefits to using aquatic therapy including:
- Buoyancy of the water suspends the body, allowing more movement with less pain; fear of weight bearing on an injured limb is reduced.
- The density of water can be used to safely increase resistance to movement for strengthening, as well as helping decrease edema by its hydrostatic properties.
- Warm water provides an ideal therapeutic environment for exercising sore muscles and joints.
For more information on Glendale Memorial's Aquatic Therapy Program, call (818) 502-2232.
Incontinence and Pelvic Pain
Glendale Memorial's Outpatient Physical Therapy Department offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program to assist men and women in managing their urinary and fecal incontinence problems and chronic pelvic pain. Current research indicates up to 50 percent of women are performing pelvic floor contractions improperly, in some cases actually worsening the problem. Our physical therapist will provide a thorough examination and will develop a treatment plan to meet the patient's individual needs.
Incontinence is Treatable
Incontinence is an uncontrollable loss of urine or feces. This condition can be caused by changes in the connective tissues and muscular support system during pregnancy and childbirth, menopause and aging. Injury to the pudendal nerve and sphincter mechanisms can also contribute to incontinence.
Treatment options for incontinence and pelvic pain may include:
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Biofeedback
- Electronic stimulation
- Bladder retraining
For more information on ways to help relieve incontinence and pelvic pain, call (818) 502-2232.
