Rehabilitation Services

Platte County Memorial Hospital offers an assortment of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for adult and pediatric patients.

From minor deficits to severe conditions affecting an individual’s ability to live and function independently, Platte County cares for patients with various rehabilitative needs.  

Following is a list of common rehabilitation services provided at Platte County Memorial Hospital:

• Occupational Therapy addresses such issues as back and neck strain, chronic pain and/or lower back problems, which may be the result of work related conditions.
  
  Platte County’s visiting occupational therapist provides work injury treatment and rehabilitation services along with prevention and wellness techniques.
  
  To coordinate a workplace ergonomic assessment for yourself or your business, please call (307) 322-3636, ext. 232.
   
• Physical Therapy helps patients improve strength, flexibility, coordination and functional movement such as walking and balance. Physical therapists provide mobility evaluation and training, and also can instruct patients on the use of assistive devices, prosthetics and wheelchairs.

Additionally, Platte County’s physical therapy services include cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and group physical therapy services.  

• Speech Therapy assists patients in regaining verbal skills lost to injury or disease as well as overcoming speech impediments such as lisping or stuttering. Our visiting speech pathologist treats patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Other rehabilitation services provided at Platte County include therapies for:

• Spinal Injuries
• Sports Injuries
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Wounds and Burns.