Therapy Services

Sometimes, you or a loved one needs a little assistance and encouragement to heal properly and completely. Should you need physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech and language therapy, the passionate and caring providers at Carrus Lakeside Hospital are here to help.

It’s important to note that some of our therapy services are offered on an outpatient basis, outside the hospital itself. That said, we work with your provider to ensure you get the comprehensive, high-quality care you deserve. At Carrus Lakeside Hospital, we want you to rest assured that you are getting top quality care with a smile throughout every step of your recovery journey.

Are you unsure whether therapy services are right for you? Common conditions that might require physical, occupational, or speech and language therapy include:

Amputation
Brain injury
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Hip fracture
Knee replacement
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Neuromuscular diseases
Orthopedic injury
Parkinson's disease
Polyneuropathy
Recovery after surgery
Spinal cord injury
Stroke
Traumatic injury

To get a better idea of whether therapy services are right for you, we encourage you to call our office at (918) 367-9933. One of our friendly team members will be happy to discuss your options with you.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a rehabilitation treatment method that helps people strengthen their motor and sensory skills over a period of time. While some patients associate physical therapy with a sports injury or traumatic accident, it is also a great course of treatment for patients with chronic diseases that affect your strength, endurance, range of motion, and ability to walk, such as Parkinson’s disease.

The physical therapists working with Carrus Lakeside Hospital will likely begin your physical therapy treatments by assessing your overall strength, endurance, range of motion, and gait, as well as any sensory deficits you may have. This allows them to create a customized treatment plan to help strengthen your weakest areas. Your physical therapist will work with you each session to regain your independence and improve your quality of life. Through physical therapy, patients can expect to regain body function after injury or illness, and learn tactics to increase their abilities and reduce any obstacles.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is similar to physical therapy in that it helps patients improve their overall motor and sensory skills. However, occupational therapy puts a stronger focus on helping patients relearn the skills they need to complete their daily activities, like personal grooming, cleaning the house, and preparing meals.

Your occupational therapist will collaborate with you to break down your daily activities into less complex parts. Each portion of the activity is practiced until you are confident you can perform the task without any assistance. It is important to remember that occupational therapy is centered around making your life easier to navigate with your condition or injury. This may include lifestyle modifications like replacing buttons with Velcro to accommodate difficulty with fine motor skills, or using devices like grabbers to reduce the need for bending over and lessen the likelihood of falls.

Speech Therapy

Speech and language therapy is most commonly used to help patients who find it difficult to communicate clearly. It is also often recommended to patients with a who have trouble eating and drinking safely. Your speech therapist will work with your primary care physician to ensure you are making progress in the way you speak or swallow throughout your treatment sessions.

Common conditions we treat with speech and language therapy include:

Swallowing disorders
Difficulty speaking
Neurocognitive issues
Stroke
Voice issues