Inpatient Physical Therapy Services at Parkwest Medical Center
Our team of dedicated skilled therapists is ready to assist Tennesseans like you with making a complete recovery.
When You Need Skilled Rehabilitation and Therapy to Recover and Feel Your Best, Trust the Team at Parkwest Medical Center
If you have an illness or injury that has significantly changed your ability to move or take care of yourself, you may need physical, occupational and/or speech therapy during your hospital stay.
At Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, our team of dedicated skilled therapists are ready to assist you with making a complete recovery and getting back to feeling your best.
About the Inpatient Physical Therapy Program
Our top-quality physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists are experts in assessing and treating a wide range of issues and conditions. They’re committed to helping the people of East Tennessee in their care to rediscover their independence, strength, and enjoyment in life.
The goals of your therapy at Parkwest Medical Center will be customized to you and focused on identifying and improving any functional deficits you may have.
Your therapists will make recommendations for continued therapy after you leave the hospital, and develop a treatment plan for care while you are in the hospital. The frequency of your therapy during your hospital stay will depend on your individual needs.
Our goal for your inpatient therapy at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville is to help you return to feeling and being your best.
Why You May Need Inpatient Therapy Services at Parkwest Medical Center
When you are hospitalized for a day or more, it can really make an impact on your overall health, strength, and stamina.
That’s why our expert team of therapy professionals are ready to offer you the customized therapeutic services you need during your stay at our facility, to ensure you’re on the road to a complete recovery.
Many people at our hospital benefit from the skills of our team of inpatient therapists to support their rehabilitation and return to life following a hospitalization.
Our physical therapists can help you regain your strength, stamina, and range of motion. Our occupational therapists will ensure you can take care of yourself again, and that your hands, feet, balance, and coordination skills are where they should be. Our speech and language therapists will work to ensure you’re swallowing safely and able to consume regular food and drinks. They can also help with any speech, language, or vocal issues as a result of your medical issue or injury.
Inpatient therapy is a powerful way to move your recovery forward, by not waiting until you leave the hospital to start focusing on your rehabilitation.
Inpatient Therapy Services Offered
Joint Center Therapy
Our collaborative team of therapists work with patients having surgical procedures in our Joint Replacement Center. Learn more about what our therapy team offers to these patients.
Physical Therapy (PT) Services
Physical therapy services available to you as an inpatient at our Knoxville facility include—
- PT evaluation
- Therapeutic exercises/ROM programs
- Gait training
- Adaptive equipment recommendations
- Developing Home Exercise programs (including patient, family, and caregiver education)
- Neuromuscular exercise
- Orthotic fitting/training
- Prosthetic training
- Posture/body mechanics training
- Rehab after joint replacement surgeries
No matter your physical therapy needs, your unique plan of care will be geared toward helping you attain your maximum functional motor potential.
Occupational Therapy (OT) Services
Even if you no longer work, occupational therapists are concerned with treating the activities of daily living that comprise our job of life.
Occupational therapy services at our Parkwest facility in Knoxville include—
- OT evaluations
- Visual/perceptual training
- Self care/Activities of Daily Living training
- Home Safety Assessments
- Use of adaptive equipment
- Splinting
- ROM/exercise programs
- Cognitive retraining
- Neuromuscular retraining
- Rehab after joint replacement surgeries
- Developing home exercise programs for patient and family education
Whatever your needs, your OT at Parkwest will create a customized therapy plan, geared to restore, reinforce, and enhance your ability to safely and effectively perform your activities of daily living.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Parkwest Medical Center is also equipped with a car simulator for transfers and training, a full kitchen for home safety assessments, and a full bathroom for tub transfer education. We also have full capability for splinting, and resource material for home modifications.
Speech, Language and Swallowing Therapy Services
Your speech and language therapist at Parkwest is an expert in many different skills, including—
The evaluation and treatment of neurological, cognitive, communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders in the adult and geriatric populations.
Speech and swallowing rehabilitation services are often utilized for patients who have suffered strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
Our speech pathologists evaluate the specific needs of each patient, and then create a treatment path that will best benefit the patient.
