Outpatient physical rehabilitation
An outpatient rehabilitation program allows patients to stay at home during their recovery and receive therapy on their schedule. It is usually less intensive than inpatient rehabilitation.
Physical rehabilitation center in Loxahatchee, FL
At HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, we aim to improve community health through personalized care.
Our Outpatient Rehabilitation & Aquatics Center offers comprehensive therapy services for all ages. The 5,500 sq. ft. facility features state-of-the-art equipment, including a heated rehab pool, located at 12977 Southern Blvd., Suite 100.
Conditions our therapy specialists treat
Our unique combination of physical, occupational and speech therapy tools allows us to provide therapeutic care for patients with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Arthritis and other orthopedic conditions
- Chronic back pain
- Cognitive disorders
- Communication disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Memory loss
- Oral muscle weakness
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
- Speech disorders
- Swallowing problems
Our physical rehabilitation services
To help patients reach their highest level of physical functionality, we offer the following specialized treatments:
Aquatic therapy
Our outpatient aquatic rehabilitation center is one of our most unique outpatient programs. This heated, inground, saltwater indoor rehabilitation pool includes an automated lift for easy access for all patients. Our highly-trained aquatic staff uses specific manual therapy techniques and aquatic exercises to reduce pain, improve function and enhance general conditioning.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy assesses a patient's ability to fully participate in activities of daily living. Our occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive and mental challenges accompanying a patient's injury or condition.
Occupational therapy may include:
- Assessment and treatment of cognitive impairments
- Energy conservation measures for improved function and endurance
- Exercises related to activities and function of the upper body
- Home improvements for safety and increased independence
- Training to improve self-care, dressing and activities of daily living
- Upper extremity splinting and bracing
Physical therapy
Physical therapy is a rehabilitation discipline specializing in evaluating, diagnosing and treating physical and functional impairments in patients of all ages. Our physical therapists use a variety of manual techniques, treatment modalities, advanced technologies and educational programs to help patients achieve their specific goals in rehabilitation.
We offer several specialized physical therapy programs, including:
- Fibromyalgia therapy
- Lymphedema therapy
- Post-surgical spine and joint rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Speech therapy
We offer speech therapy and language therapy. Our speech language pathologists also have the clinical expertise to address patients with swallowing, langue and cognitive impairments including:
- Aphasia
- Speech Disorders
- Swallowing deficits
- Oral muscle weakness
- Memory loss
- Cognitive retraining
- Voice disorders
Pediatric therapy and rehabilitation
The Children’s Therapy Center at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is the most comprehensive hospital-affiliated pediatric outpatient therapy center in Palm Beach County. Our outpatient center offers a range of therapy services for children 18 years old and younger. Our children's therapists provide orthopedic, neurological, congenital and developmental disorder treatment.
Pelvic floor therapy
Like a sling, the pelvic muscles support the bladder, reproductive organs and rectum. With specialized training, our physical therapist can assist the patient in identifying and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with a customized treatment plan.
Conditions treated include:
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Incontinence, pelvic pain
- Pregnancy and postpartum care
- Pre and post-surgical care