Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Neuromuscular disorders include Parkinson's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Guillain Barre, Multiple Sclerosis, and Muscular Dystrophy. Individuals with neuromuscular disorders have difficulties with motion, mobility, performing activities of daily living, swallowing, memory and judgment, speech and language, balance and coordination.
Treatment Goals For Patient
- Increase self-care skills
- Improve psychological adjustment
- Maximize communication skills
- Improve self-image
- Improve mobility, health and complications
- Prevent secondary complications
- Maximize the ability to enjoy life
Program Services
- Cognitive retraining
- Bracing and splinting
- Bowel and bladder management
- Assessment of need for customized adaptive equipment
- Energy conservation strategies
- Work simplification
- Strengthening, coordinating and mobility
- Speech and swallowing training
- Psychological counseling
- Family education
- Support groups
For more information, please contact:
SOMC Rehabilitation Services
1202 18th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Telephone: (740) 356-7438
Or e-mail Brett Lacy
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