Rehab/Therapy Services

SJRMC Rehabilitation Department provides

Acute Care Rehab Team: this team cares for inpatients.

• We offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Wound Care.
• The main department is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital
• Smaller satellite clinics are located in the hospital's east tower on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor
• Contact information: 505 609 6154
• Site Supervisor: Anne Price

Outpatient Rehab Team: this team cares for the patients who visit the clinic for therapy sessions

• We offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
• Clinic is located at 301 S. Auburn Avenue in Farmington (map)
• Contact information: 505 609 6575
  
• Site Supervisor: Nancy Allen

Occupational Therapy

The occupational therapist works as a member of the rehabilitation team, and is concerned with restoring useful function following disabling accidents and illnesses. Patients often include those suffering from stroke, arthritis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, hand injuries, amputations, and burns. Also, people with visual, hearing, and speech disorders and some psychiatric problems can benefit.

Occupational therapy is directed at improving muscle strength, range of motion and physical endurance, eye-hand coordination, and concentration. Therapy also helps patients improve their attention span, thought organization, problem solving, memory, activities of daily living, and vocational skills.

Following referral from a physician, therapy generally consists of specific treatment for the limitations imposed by injury or illness. These activities might be light handicrafts, more strenuous manual skills, testing through activities, manual and creative arts, or group activities. Regardless of the activity, the goal is to minimize the permanent effects of illness or injury.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy, in cooperation with other health professionals, aids in the treatment and rehabilitation of many patients. Therapists are concerned not only with the immediate condition of an illness or injury, but also with the long range plan of treatment. Physical therapy treatments may be able to shorten the recovery period and help a person return to the pre-injury or illness level of functioning.

Working toward a goal of increased muscle strength, coordination, endurance, balance, and range, common treatments ordered by physicians include exercise and walking training. These treatments allow patients to perform activities of daily living with more ease, less pain and fatigue, and be as independent as possible.

These dedicated therapists serve as an important member of the health care team involved in the evaluation, planning, and treatment of specific difficulties.

Speech Therapy

Speech and language disorders can limit a person's ability to communicate with others. San Juan Regional Medical Centerís speech pathologist works closely with patients to help achieve the maximum level of independence.

Speech therapy can benefit those who have swallowing problems, difficulty speaking, or speech loss following a stroke, head injury, or other disease process. To maximize success, family members are often encouraged to participate in therapy.

Preventing Strain

Snowboarding, a popular sport in the Four Corners, can be the cause of many injuries, even when there are no accidents. Remember to stretch, flex and extend before taking to the mountains.