The Physical Therapy Department at Sarnia Square provides rehabilitation services for an array of injuries, impairments and conditions, including back and neck, strokes, burns and arthritis. Our highly trained professionals remain in close consultation with the patient's physician to provide a structured and personalized rehabilitation program.

When a patient is referred for "physical therapy," treatment may include:

• Modalities such as heat, ice, ultrasound and electrical stimulation
• Manual therapies to improve motion
• Stretching exercises to improve flexibility
• Strengthening exercises
• Balance activities
• Work-specific training
• Home exercise programs
• Patient and family education

Specialized physical therapy services include:

• Back and neck care
  Our department incorporates a range of back and neck rehabilitation philosophies, including the McKenzie approach, dynamic lumbar stabilization, cervical stabilization and other manual therapy approaches. The goal is to restore function, improve mechanics and prevent re-injury.
• Aquatic Therapy
  Aquatic therapy uses the properties of water to achieve therapeutic results. Geared toward both swimmers and non-swimmers, this program assists with overall movement, stretching, strengthening and walking, and helps transition these benefits to out of water activities. Our pool program currently uses the Winona YMCA, but also has certain privileges at the Riverport Inn
• Lymphedema Services
  Lymphedema is a chronic swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid in the body, usually in an arm or leg. This service provides complete decongestive therapy, treatment to patients, including education about lymphedema prevention, massage techniques and bandaging.
• Stroke rehabilitation
  These services are geared toward functional restoration or adaptation, gait improvement and neuromuscular re-education.
• Massage Therapy
  The benefits of massage are numerous. Half hour and one hour massages are provided on a cash-pay basis. Gift certificates are available from the hospital cashier.

Most physical therapy is covered by Medicare, M.A. and most health insurance plans. Benefits vary, so you may wish to verify your benefits before initially care.

For more information about these services or to schedule an appointment, contact the Physcial Therapy department at 507.457.4329.