Central Peninsula Hospital | Thrive | Fall 2018

CPH has five convenient locations to serve you: Kenai Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 260 Caviar St., Kenai Phone: 907-714-4536 Soldotna Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, Diabetes Care Center 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday 245 N. Binkley St., Soldotna Phone: 907-714-4534 River Tower Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday 240 Hospital Place, Suite 104, Soldotna Phone: 907-714-4145 Rockwell Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology Hours based on patient need 232 West Rockwell Ave., Soldotna Phone: 907-714-5076 Hospital Rehabilitation Services Inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna Phone: 907-714-4725 Standard U.S. Postage PAID WallaWalla,WA Permit No. 44 The human body is made for motion. But what if an injury or medical condition brings some part of your body to a standstill? One solu- tion might be physi- cal therapy. Physical therapy is a field of health care that helps people regain lost mobility. The licensed profes- sionals who provide it, called physical therapists, all have post- graduate degrees, including many who have a clinical doctorate. They treat conditions that compromise motion, balance and flexibility using a wide range of interventions. For example: ●   ● Therapeutic or aquatic exercise. ●   ● Massage. ●   ● Biofeedback. ●   ● Ultrasound. ●   ● Low-level laser therapy. Physical therapists often work closely with doctors to create treatment plans and track patient progress. Some physical therapy is inpa- tient treatment, for rehabilitation after a stroke, for example. Physical therapy, however, is also offered on an out- patient basis in clinics, private offices and hospitals. Could it help me? Physical therapy can help relieve pain or pre- vent injury so you can stay active. In some cases, therapy might help you avoid surgery. Among the many things physi- cal therapists can help with are: ●   ● Arthritis. ●   ● Back, knee and shoulder pain. ●   ● Bladder control. ●   ● Carpal tunnel syndrome. ●   ● Fractures, sprains and strains. ●   ● Osteoporosis. ●   ● Overuse injuries. If pain or a medical condition is affecting how you move through life, ask your doctor about physical therapy. It might help restore the motion you’ve been missing. Source: American Physical Therapy Association PHY S I CA L T H E R A P Y It does a body good Diabetes: A head-to-toe guide to good health p4