Physical Therapy Palmerton
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 Susan Ward Lawfer, DPT, MDT [1] |
Good Shepherd Physical Therapy—Palmerton is focused on returning individuals to productive, independent lives. A wide range of outpatient rehabilitation services are available, and an interdisciplinary approach enables individualized consultation and treatment. Patients may be referred by a physician, insurance company, discharge planner/social worker, home health agency, family member, or self-referral.
Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton is the only facility in Carbon County with a therapist on staff who is certified in the McKenzie Method. Also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, the McKenzie Method facilitates active patient involvement and education. The method is trusted and used by practitioners and patients throughout the world for back, neck and extremity conditions.
Be Well Blog: Help Your Back Pain with the McKenzie Method [2].
Services available at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton:
- Physical Therapy: Good Shepherd’s physical therapy staff develops a plan of care that is specifically designed for each patient. After a through evaluation, measurable short- and long-term goals are set and a physical therapy program [3]designed to meet those goals is established.
- Occupational Therapy: Good Shepherd’s occupational therapy [4]staff uses functional tasks and exercises to facilitate independence with activities of daily living, such as home management, education, strength and coordination, and mobility.
- Speech Therapy: Good Shepherd’s speech therapy [5]staff offers various diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for individuals with language, speech and cognitive problems relating to neurological injuries and illness, central auditory processing disorders or stuttering.
- Hand Therapy: Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton offers the services of a certified hand therapist (CHT) for individuals who have hand or lower-arm injuries or impairments.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation: Our Vestibular Rehabilitation Program [6]is designed to identify, evaluate and treat patients who experience periods of dizziness.
- Pediatric Services: Physical, speech and occupational therapy services [7]are also available for children.
- Tibion Bionic Leg: TheTibion [8] is a robotic device that can help people with weakness in one leg to recover their mobility. This therapy can benefit people who have experienced leg muscle weakness due to stroke [9], multiple sclerosis [10], arthritis [11] or orthopedic [11] conditions.
- Safe Driver Evaluation Program: For older adults wanting to extend their driving years, the program helps assess an individual's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Call 610-776-8302 to schedule.
- Pediatric Services: Physical, speech and occupational therapy services [7]are also available for children.
[12]Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton specializes in rehabilitation for:
- Back and neck injuries [11]
- Pre/post surgical diagnoses
- Deconditioning
- Spinal cord injury [13]
- Fibromyalgia
- Sports injuries [14]
- Gait dysfunction
- Sprains and strains
- Joint replacement [11]
- Stroke [9]
- Neurological conditions
- Traumatic brain injury [15]
- Orthopedic injuries [11]
- Vestibular dysfunction [16]
- Osteoarthritis
- Work injuries [17]
- Post gastric bypass surgery
- Wrist and hand injuries [18]
Equipment/Modalities Available at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton:
- Tibion Bionic Leg
- Standing frame
- Balance equipment, Rebounder
- Mechanical traction
- Electrical stimulation, TENS
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Free weights
- Stationary bicycles, treadmill, upper body cycle
- Iontophoresis
- Manual therapy/mobilization
- Total gym
- McKenzie REPEX table
- Ultrasound, moist heat, paraffin, cold therapy
The Benefits of Receiving Care at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton include:
- A professional team approach to evaluation and treatment
- Convenient and close to home
- Friendly, personal attention
- Cost-effective care
- Good Shepherd affiliation and expertise
- Discharge planning
Site Manager: Susan Ward Lawfer, DPT, MDT [1]
Good Shepherd’s Outpatient Outcomes [19] compare favorably with similar rehabilitation facilities in the nation.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Good Shepherd Physical Therapy-Palmerton
3295 Forest Inn Road
Palmerton, PA 18071
Contact:
Phone: 610-824-7440
Fax: 610-778-1148
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