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Services > Physical Therapy / Rehab

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

Jefferson Healthcare Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services is staffed by four physical therapists, a physical therapist assistant, an occupational therapist, and two speech/language pathologists, with more than 100 years of combined experience. We are the only therapy practice in the greater Port Townsend area providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We are here to help you achieve your goals.

Our Facility

Our fully equipped, 1,750-square-foot facility includes a variety of equipment to help patients reach their potential. In addition to the main gym overlooking Port Townsend Bay, we have eight treatment rooms for patient comfort.

Location

Jefferson Healthcare Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services is located on the first floor of the main hospital building, to the right as you enter the lobby entrance on the water side.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Direct line for making appointments: 360-379-9259
(800) 244- 8917, ext. 1200
360-385-2200, ext. 1200

What Is Required to Get Started?

A physician’s prescription is needed to initiate therapy services.

Physical Therapy

Whether you have an acute injury, a chronic (nagging) condition, or are recovering from orthopedic surgery, we can evaluate your current condition and help you achieve your goals. With a combination of skilled manual therapy, prescription exercises, and emphasis on developing healthy movement, Jefferson Healthcare Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services can help you feel better and improve your overall function.

Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is more than just exercise. It requires a thorough evaluation to identify the source of your particular problem, and then education to understand your current situation and to appreciate what it will take to improve. By carefully assessing how you sit, stand, walk, and move, we can help you stop the cycle of pain. You can learn to move with a new focus and better movement patterns that help you perform better. Our goal is to help you realize a healthier future to enjoy whatever activities you decide to pursue. Come see us and let’s get started.

 

Our skilled physical therapists are proficient in the following areas:

  • Identifying and treating musculoskeletal imbalance
  • Spinal and core stabilization
  • Instruction in individualized exercise training programs
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Custom foot orthotics
  • Postsurgical rehabilitation
  • Neurological disorders (such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, head and spinal injury, or Parkinson’s disease)
  • Vertigo and vestibular disorders

Occupational Therapy

Occupational ThreapyOccupational therapy takes a holistic view of the individual to better enable patients to achieve their goals. A thorough evaluation is given and patients’ goals and priorities are discussed. Therapy may involve increasing strength or endurance, instruction in use of adaptive equipment, or modifying individual techniques or the environment to enable patients to return to the highest possible level of functioning.

Conditions treated or services provided include

  • upper extremity/hand injuries, including postsurgical recovery;
  • neurological disorders (such as stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease);
  • visual-perceptual and low vision problems;
  • post–mastectomy/lumpectomy care;
  • upper extremity lymphedema;
  • arthritis;
  • upper extremity repetitive stress injuries;
  • driving assessments;
  • visual perceptual and low vision problems;
  • home modification and equipment needs; and
  • ergonomic consults.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy provides assessments and treatments to enhance a person’s ability to speak, swallow, process language, and improve memory and learning strategies, and therapists can recommend appropriate diets for swallow disorders.

Conditions treated or services provided include, among others,

  • pediatric developmental disabilities;
  • neurological disorders (such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, head and spinal injury, or Parkinson’s disease); and
  • swallowing difficulties.
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