Mountain States Rehab Inpatient Services at Norton Community Hospital
Norton Community Hospital operates a
comprehensive rehabilitation program for both inpatient and  outpatient
services. There are multiple allied health professionals involved in
this program. The services provided include Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary
Rehabilitation, Work Hardening and Conditioning, FitOne Wellness Center,
Sports Medicine Clinic, and an 11-bed inpatient rehab unit. Outpatient
services provided at The Regional Rehab Center located adjacent to the hospital within the Norton Square Shopping Center. For more information call (276) 679-9799.
Physical Therapy
The Regional Rehab Center offers inpatient and
outpatient physical therapy. Physical Therapy is a service where each
client received an assessment and an individualized plan of care for
clients with decreased functional levels due to developmental
disabilities, neurological dysfunctions, orthopedic injuries, or general
debility. Each client receives a treatment plan focusing on improving
various levels of function.
Treatment may include but is not limited to:
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Modalities such as moist heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation for pain and inflammation reduction/management
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Manual therapy such as traction, joint mobilization, or massage
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Therapeutic exercises including strengthening of certain muscle
groups, gait training, increasing joint range of motion, and building
general endurance
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Balance and proprioception training
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Patient education on proper lifting techniques, proper body mechanics, relaxation techniques, correct posture and ergonomics
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Taping/bracing
Common injuries or diagnoses treated on an outpatient basis:
Total knee replacement, total hip replacement,
ACL reconstruction, Patellar-femoral pain, arthritis, plantar fasciitis,
Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff repair, shoulder tendonitis or
impingement syndrome, sprain/strains, fractures, back pain, stroke,
spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, multiple
neurological dysfunctions, wound care and many more.
Common injuries or diagnosis treated on an inpatient basis:
Total knee replacement, total hip replacement,
ACL reconstruction, post-surgical orthopedic patients, back pain, CVA,
traumatic brain injury, myocardial infarction, wound care and many more.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy provides assessment and
treatment to individuals with developmental, neurological, orthopedic
and hand injuries. Intervention for hand injuries include, edema
management, increasing range of motion, strengthening, and scar
management with the use of modalities and therapeutic exercises.
Occupational therapy also provides hand patients with static and dynamic
splints when indicated. The various types of hand conditions include
but are not limited to: Fractures, Sprains and Strains, Carpal Tunnel
Release, Tendon repairs, and Arthritis. Occupational therapy may also
focus on increasing patients' level of independence with functional
activities including feeding, bathing, dressing, and functional
mobility. Diagnosis frequently seen for functional deficits include, but
are not limited to: CVA's Parkinson's, Total hip replacements, and
Osteoarthritis. Our program also provides assessment and training for
adaptive equipment following disability, home environment adaptation and
ergonomics. For more information call (276) 679-9799.
FitOne Wellness/Fitness Program
FitOneis the premier community fitness
center in the area. The center is staffed with trained technicians and
equipped with a full line of cardio, conditioning and weight training
equipment. FitOneoffers a complete workout to those in the Wise
County area. The center is equipped with Nautilus Weight Machines,
LifeFitness Treadmills, Elliptical Runners, Cycles, and Rowers, as well
as, shower facilities. New members are oriented to the facility on their
first visit and staff members are always present to provide assistance
to those in need. The atmosphere is very welcoming to those with little
to no experience with an exercise program. Hours of Operation are Monday
thru Friday from 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-2:00
p.m. (276) 679-9799.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
programs offer supervised and carefully monitored therapeutic exercise
program for patients post myocardial infarction, coronary by-pass
surgery, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease and black lung
disease.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a 6 to 12
week exercise and education program in which individuals who have
experienced a heart attack or coronary artery bypass surgery may
participate. The patient is monitored using telemetry heart monitoring
during an individualized exercise program where they will progress with
conditioning and strengthening exercises. The benefits of this program
are to enhance the quality of life, improve heart capacity, and decrease
risk factors for further heart disease.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is a 6
week course in which patients complete 30-90 minute treatment sessions
to increase the level of independence with self-care tasks, home
management tasks, and community mobility.
The staff carefully monitor oxygen saturation,
heart rate, and symptoms. The program includes therapeutic exercises,
therapeutic activities, patient education on pursed lip breathing
techniques, energy conservation, and self-assessment and symptom
management.
Individualized educational programs are also offered for smoking cessation, nutrition classes, and on-going fitness training.
Licensed as an Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hospital within Norton Community Hospital, the in-patient rehabilitation
unit offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary scope of service.
With a focus on functional ability, the staff of the rehabilitation unit
provides an individualized plan of care designed to promote as much
functional independence as possible. The interdisciplinary staff
includes the patient, physician, rehabilitation nurse, physical
therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, and when applicable,
speech therapist. Additionally, orthotics/prosthetic services, audiology
and vocational rehabilitation counseling can be provided as needed. The
program also provides for patient/family training, community re-entry,
home evaluations and safety training. For referrals, call (276)
679-9032.
Speech-Language and Swallowing Therapy
The speech program at the Regional Rehab Center
employs a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. Our
therapist is licensed by the Department of Health Professions of
Virginia, has obtained a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and has a Master's degree
in the field of speech-language pathology. Our therapist is highly
qualified to serve populations of all ages.
Our facility provides large, private treatment
rooms for both adults and children. All patients can be seen for
individual treatment sessions. Patients are never grouped together
unless it is highly beneficial for them to participate in group
activities. What better treatment could be provided than that of one on
one with a certified therapist?
Here at the Regional Rehab Center, we
pride ourselves in providing a healthy environment where the patient's
dignity, respect, and confidence are of the utmost importance when
providing treatment. Patients and their families are always involved in
the selection of treatment goals in an attempt to provide the most
functional treatment that will meet their needs.
Types of Disorders
- Dysphagia: A disorder of swallowing which may place the patient at risk for aspiration of food or liquids into the lungs
- Aphasia: Loss of speech and/or language abilities resulting from a stroke or head injury
- Articulation Disorder: Difficulty with sound or sound combination productions
- Stuttering: An interruption in the flow or rhythm of speech
characterized by hesitations, repetitions, or prolongations of sounds,
syllables, words, or phrases
- Voice Disorder: Characterized by inappropriate pitch, loudness, or quality
- Delayed Language: Characterized by marked slowness in the
development of the vocabulary and grammar necessary for expression or
understanding of language
How We Can Help
The clinical methods used will vary depending
upon the nature and severity of the problem, the age of the individual,
and the individual's awareness of the problem. Here at the Regional Rehab Center, we provide many specialized professional services which include:
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Assisting people with proper positioning and oral motor skills for safer swallowing techniques
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Performing modified barium swallow studies to determine the nature and severity of the disorder
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Helping those with aphasia to re-learn language and speech skills and sentence order to compensate for lost skills
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Assisting people who stutter to increase the amount of fluent speech, and to cope with this disorder
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Helping people with articulation disorders learn proper production of speech sounds
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Teaching people with voice disorders to develop proper control for correct production
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Counseling people and their families
about the speech, language, and/or swallowing disorder so that they may
understand the disorder and to achieve normal function in educational,
social, and vocational settings
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Advising individuals and the community on how to prevent speech and language disorders
Helping people understand the types and severity of communication disorders
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