The Importance of Physical Therapy

People seek physical therapy for many reasons, including:

  • Recovering from an acute health episode, injury or surgery.
  • Relieving chronic pain and restoring muscle function.
  • Improving coordination and balance.

Physical therapy is an essential part of surgery recovery. It is also key to restoring function and reducing pain. For older adults, physical therapy can also help improve coordination and balance, which can be critical to prevent falls and help individuals maintain independence for as long as possible.

Physical Therapy at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, CESLC’s flagship skilled nursing center, located in North Bethesda, Maryland, is the largest provider of post-acute care in the mid-Atlantic region.

In addition to physical therapists, HHGW’s rehabilitation team includes licensed occupational therapists and speech therapists – more than 30 in total across disciplines.

Our team of therapists hold certifications from national associations in six key specialty areas: specialized exercise, orthopedics, geriatrics, stroke intervention, cognition and Parkinson’s disease.

What to Expect from Award Winning-Care at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

Hebrew Home of Greater Washington offers comprehensive onsite physical therapy services designed around each individual.

Physical therapy at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington includes:

  • Personalized care plans developed in coordination with the care team.
  • A fully equipped rehab therapy gym with cutting-edge technologies like Mynd VR (virtual reality) and zero-gravity treadmills.
  • Coordinated care between nursing, therapy departments, etc.
  • Support for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.

Post-Acute Care Outcomes at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

Hebrew Home of Greater Washington’s rehabilitation and nursing teams work together to help patients and residents achieve their goals (for short-term stay patients: going home).

Outcomes at HHGW consistently rank above the national average in several categories, including the rate of successful return home, average length of stay and the 30-day hospital readmission rate.

Benefits Beyond Post-Acute Care

As we mentioned previously, adults may seek physical therapy for a variety of reasons, and it isn’t just for those recovering from a hospital stay or surgery. Older adults living in independent living or assisted living on campus benefit from having rehabilitation services just steps away from their door – with the cost sometimes covered by insurance.

Learn More about Physical Therapy at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington

During National Physical Therapy Month and always, Hebrew Home of Greater Washington is committed to helping older adults live with dignity and purpose.

Contact us today at 301-770-8470 to schedule your own personal tour and learn more about the expert physical therapy and other rehabilitation services available at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington.