Rehabilitation Services

Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR); AACVPR certification is given to facilities that are committed to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Our AACVPR certified Cardiac Rehab program demonstrates excellence and our commitment to offer our patients with the finest care. Patients and family members can feel confident in knowing that their cardiac rehab team has the experience and skills to deal with the variety of issues that a life-changing cardiac or pulmonary diagnosis can lead to.

At CHRISTUS Health, our Cardiac Rehab program offers ECG (electrocardiograph) monitored exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families to help people who experience a cardiac event or heart disease to recover faster, return to more full and productive lives and reduce the risk and severity of future heart disease. 

Our physical therapists treat surgical and non-surgical, orthopedic and neurological conditions, including cervical/lumbar surgeries, neck & back pain, arthroscopic procedures, shoulder/hip/knee/ankle pain, joint replacements, post-stroke recovery, and balance/coordination impairments.

Our speech pathologists assist patients with swallowing, post-stroke recovery, and speech disorders. Our therapists are certified in VitalStim© and radiographic evaluations for swallowing disorders.

Our occupational therapists treat orthopedic and neurological conditions to improve range of motion, strength, coordination, fine motor skills, post-stroke recovery, and activities of daily living. Our occupational therapists also fabricate custom splints.

 

Cardiac Rehabilitation is ideal for those who have experienced a heart attack, have had heart surgery, have had a heart-related procedure such as a cardiac stent or angioplasty, chest pain or congestive heart failure. It is designed to help patients recover from their heart procedure, increase their physical activity, and provide education and counseling to help the patients reduce their cardiac risks.

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Our balance experts, specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of balance disorders, can implement effective treatment plans for those who are experiencing balance problems or dizziness. Some of the tests to determine your ability to maintain balance may include:

• Balance and Gait Assessments
• Computerized equilibrium tests can evaluate the sensory and motor parts of your balance system.
• Sensory tests assess the inner ears, eyes, and sense of touch in your feet and joints that all contribute to balance control.
• Motor tests measure your ability to execute coordinated movements, both voluntary and involuntary, to maintain your balance. These tests help define the cause of your balance problem and help the balance specialist customize treatment for maximum benefit.

 

We offer highly specialized therapeutic care for infants, children and adolescents affected by developmental disorders, or injury and such conditions as autism, cerebral palsy, language disorders and Down Syndrome. Our licensed physical, occupational and speech language therapists use state-of-the-art equipment and engaging techniques in outpatient settings tailored to each child's specific needs. Standardized evaluation instruments, sensory integration and Praxis tests help to assess and create these personalized treatments.

We offer outpatient programs that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. For those who have suffered from a serious illness or procedure, we provide outpatient rehabilitation services to help you get back on their feet:

• Licensed and specially trained therapists and technicians for a variety of conditions
• Full-service treatment to help all types of patients recover quickly