Physical therapy and rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation in Greater Manchester

We're dedicated to helping you regain independence through personalized rehabilitative support.

If you’re recovering from an injury, surgery or an illness, the Catholic Medical Center team is here to assist you. Our integrated inpatient and outpatient programs are designed to relive pain, enhance your quality of life and restore mobility. With convenient outpatient locations in Manchester, Bedford, Goffstown and Hooksett, expert care is always within reach.

Conditions we treat with physical therapy

Our experienced doctors provide rehabilitation treatments for a variety of health concerns, including:

Rehabilitation services we offer

Our therapists are committed to improving your health following a major medical event, such as a car accident, cancer diagnosis or chronic health condition. We provide rehabilitation services designed to help you create lasting, positive change in your daily routine.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy may help you develop or regain the ability to carry out everyday tasks at home, work and in social settings. This can include working on fine and gross motor skills, as well as coordination and sensory skills to help you shower, drive a car and use a pen. Our therapists can assist you with both physical and cognitive impairments, while working as part of a team in your care.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy can help you regain mobility and function after an injury or illness, using a variety of techniques to help reduce discomfort, build strength and improve your daily life. Physical therapists work in our inpatient and outpatient settings and can teach you how to use prosthetics, orthotics and mobility aids, such as wheelchairs.

Rheumatoid hands therapy

If you are experiencing hand arthritis, we proudly offer an at-home therapy program known as SARAH (stretching and strengthening for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand). You can complete exercise and therapy sessions designed to help improve your hand function over the course of a few months.

Speech therapy

Speech therapy evaluates and addresses communication impairments that may result from an injury, illness or cognitive disorder. Additionally, our speech therapists can help you express yourself again after a stroke.

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 is exceptionally easy to use, functional and flexible. 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 works with you to build 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:

• Behavioral health counselors
• Health educators
• Nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Peer support personnel
• Physical therapists
• Physicians
• Prosthetists
• Registered dietitians
• Social workers
• Wound specialists

Outpatient limb loss care

Managing an amputation is a lifelong experience, and our limb loss clinic helps you create or maintain a lasting independent, healthy lifestyle. Our therapists work closely with you, your prosthetist and your dietician to achieve successful prosthetic management and functional mobility skills, while incorporating services, such as occupational therapy, nurse care management, physiatry and physical therapy.

We assess your abilities, psychosocial concerns and healthcare needs, including skin care management, safe functional mobility and your prosthesis use or candidacy. Screenings may result in a referral to a specialist to address your individual healthcare and mobility concerns. Your doctor can refer you to our limb loss clinic during hospital discharge, outpatient care, at home or in long-term healthcare follow-up appointments.

Outpatient rehabilitation

If you are injured or experiencing certain medical limitations, outpatient physical therapy may play an important role in helping you reach the highest level of functionality at home, work and in your community . Our doctors offer a community reentry program, fall prevention clinics and numerous specialty treatments, including:

Why choose outpatient rehabilitation?

Our outpatient rehabilitation team offers therapeutic expertise, including physical, occupational, speech and massage therapy, as well as case management. Outpatient rehabilitation is led by highly-skilled specialists who use our advanced therapeutic equipment to help you quickly and safely return to your highest level of functionality.

What is the admission process?

You will need a doctor referral for all services, except massage and case management. Please contact us to schedule your initial appointment.

How long and often should I expect to attend therapy?

We proudly work with you, your family and your referring doctor to offer you personalized treatments based on your specific needs. At your initial evaluation, one of our therapists will discuss your care plan with you.

Does insurance cover my therapy services?

We accept most insurance, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Our dedicated team is happy to help coordinate your benefits for our programs.