Inpatient rehabilitation

Inpatient physical therapy in Manchester, New Hampshire

When you’re recovering from a traumatic injury or serious illness, you want the best care possible.

Your path to recovery starts at Catholic Medical Center. Our experienced physical therapists work towards helping you return to your daily life safely and with confidence.

Conditions treated with inpatient physical rehabilitation

You may benefit from rehabilitation if you've experienced one or more of the following medical conditions:

• Brain injury
• Cardiac disease and surgery
• Complex medical problems
• Limb loss
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Orthopedic injury and surgery
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke

Our inpatient rehabilitation services

Acute rehabilitation services are available for patients recovering on all hospital units. Our services may include a combination of intensive therapies such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or speech therapy, using the latest techniques and technologies.

Our clinical approach is interdisciplinary. We work with you, your family members, physician, insurer and employer to create a positive outcome in your treatment.

Our therapeutic expertise includes:

• Bladder management & bowel program
• Certified stroke rehabilitation specialists (CSRSTM)
• Cognitive-linguistic therapy
• Complex wound management
• Diabetes management
• Dysphagia treatment including modified barium swallow exam and specialized therapy
• Fine motor, coordination and dexterity training
• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Individualized home exercise program
• IV feeding
• Limb loss management program
• Management of tube feedings
• Neuromuscular reeducation
• Orthotic training
• Ostomy care
• Pain management
• Patient and family education and therapeutic carryover
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Prosthetic training
• Ramp access and wheelchair training
• Sensory reeducation
• Speech/language therapy
• Standing frame
• Stroke recovery therapy
• Taping
• Therapeutic exercise bikes
• Tracheotomy care
• Vision impairment screenings

Inpatient stroke rehabilitation

Early intervention is critical to improving clinical outcomes after you experience a stroke or brain injury. The skilled acute rehab team collaborates with your medical caregivers to provide personalized care. Your rehab team may include physical therapists, occupational therapists and case management nurses.

Limb loss management program

Losing an arm, leg, foot or hand can be medically, psychologically and physically challenging. We offer comprehensive limb loss care, including education and community resources, so you can work towards a successful recovery. If you are a candidate for a prosthesis, we will help you find a fit that offers exceptional ease of use, functionality and flexibility. Depending on the type and severity of your condition, we offer both inpatient and outpatient care options.

Inpatient limb loss care

On an inpatient basis, we offer leading-edge vascular and surgical care for amputations. As soon as you are admitted, our team will work with you on your treatment plan and prepare you for your next level of care. We also offer a medically supervised, safe environment for your surgical recovery.

Our limb loss management program harnesses the expertise of an exceptional group of professionals, who work together as a dedicated team to provide you with individualized attention. These specialists include: