Dept. of Rehabilitative Services

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The Department of Rehabilitative Services at Providence Healthcare Network provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language pathology services in a variety of settings, to include acute care, outpatient, and sub-acute/long-term care. Our therapists provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education for patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric. A physician referral is required.

Department Information:

Gwen Housman, PT, MSH
Director Rehabilitative Services
(254) 751-4786

Richard Stout, MSPT
Outpatient Supervisor
(254) 751-4133

Tonya Gaines, MS, CCC/SLP
Acute Care Supervisor
(254) 751-4797

Montie Bland, OTR
Sub-acute Supervisor
(254) 761-8022

Women's Health Specialists
(Lymphedema Management and Urinary Incontinence Programs)

Elizabeth Davidson, PT, RN
Lisa Schwab, MPT
(254) 751-4133

Pediatric Therapists

Debbie Haddad, MSOT, PT
Lanee Teer, MPT
Stephanie Lamb, MS, CCC/SLP

Locations:

Outpatient Rehab Services including the Lymphedema Clinic, the Urinary Incontinence Program and Pediatrics are located in the Pavilion. The sub-acute services are provided at Saint Catherine's on the Providence Park campus.

Specialized Physical Therapy Services include:

• Aquatic therapy in an indoor, heated pool
• Manual therapies provided by therapists with advanced certifications
• Joint Camp
• Sports Medicine with Isokinetic testing via the Biodex S4 Pro System
• Lymphedema Management Program- has received five grants in the last six years from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
• Women's Health Urinary Incontinence Program- includes computerized biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation training. Provided in a secluded, private treatment area.
• LiteGait for partial weight-bearing gait and balance trainingVestibular Rehabilitation with falls assessment and treatment program
• Osteoporosis Program
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Specialized Occupational Therapy Services include:

• Hand Therapy with custom splinting
• Aquatic therapy in an indoor, heated pool
• Manual Therapy
• BTE Primus with functional task simulations
• Joint Camp
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Specialized Speech/Language Services include:

• DYSPHAGIA evaluation and treatment
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Fiber-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Speech (FEES), Vital Stim and DPNS
• Biofeedback
• VisiPitch Evaluation and treatment
• Communication retraining for aphasia, dysarthria, and dysphonia
• Cognitive Retraining
• Augmentative Communication
• Trach weaning protocols/speaking valves
• Post-laryngectomy Communication

Specialized Pediatric Services:

• Low stimulus/fine motor area
• Gross motor gym with suspension equipment
• Private therapeutic playground
• Heated, indoor pool
• LiteGait