Rehabilitation, Occupational & Physical Therapy in Maine, Portland

Rehabilitation recovers the lost functions of the human body with the help of such therapies as massages, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Under the direction of the team of medical specialists, doctors-therapists teach their patients how to cope with their disabilities and monitor the progression of the disease.

The Rehabilitation process can have constant character, or is carried out one time for a full recovery. Rehabilitation programs are drawn up according to certain rules with an emphasis on an individual approach to patients that allows you to restore the optimum level of power, functionality and physical activity.

Physical Therapy is mainly used for patients who are suffering from injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapists often evaluate and treat such disabling conditions as: cerebral palsy, heart disease, back pain, arthritis, and fractures, physical injuries.  Physical therapists help restore function, relieve pain,  improve mobility, and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Physiotherapist amounts to a special schedule of physical exercises, which helps strengthen the muscles of the back, neck, shoulders, or any other muscle group. Currently, for physical rehabilitation are used several different types of medications that help patients in the recovery process.

Occupational Therapy is intended for patients who suffer from disturbances of fine motor skills as a result of a stroke, people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, due to a variety of neurological diseases or after serious accidents.

Occupational therapy is recommended for all patients who have a slightest difficulties in implementing the simple movements. Specialist in occupational therapy helps patients improve fine motor skills and better control their movements in everyday life (eating, getting dressed, using the bathroom).

Physical, Occupational Therapy - are just a some methods, that are offered to those with disabilities or injuries. Even though these are totally different in their realm of patients, problems, and solutions, the main goal of each therapist is to work with the patient to help them recover and live an easier lifestyle.