Orthopedics Program

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers comprehensive therapy examination and treatment for individuals of various ages with orthopedic impairments. Treatment is provided for different body parts including spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity injuries from overuse, trauma, or degeneration over time. Various outcome measures are used to help assess and track an individual’s progress based on the individual’s specific injury.

Treatments and techniques include:

• Stretching and flexibility exercises
• Strengthening exercises
• Endurance and aerobic training
• Manual therapy techniques: cupping, edge tool, joint mobilizations, passive stretching, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction
• Balance and proprioception training
• Sports specific training
• Return to work training

 

Programs are based on individual needs and goals with patient education and home program being key to the plan of care.

• Foot and Ankle Program
• Hand Rehabilitation
• Performing Arts Program
• Spine Program
• Sports Program
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Therapy
• Total Joint Program

                              A physician’s referral is required in order to receive therapy services. 

                                              To contact the Regional Rehabilitation Center:

                                                                  Phone: 315-464-6543

                                                                     Fax: 315-464-4753