Physical Therapy at Mercy

Mercy’s physical therapists have extensive training in the rehabilitation of the human body and work with people living with physical limitations or injuries. They help patients regain strength and motion; learn new ways to move their bodies; and ensure mobility skills needed to reach their physical goals, recreational goals and a high quality of life.

What services can I expect from my physical therapist?

• Analysis of strength; range of motion; balance; walking technique and stability; joint movement; posture; stamina; and soft tissue
• Exercise planning and implementation; joint mobilization; and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
• Balance and coordination assessment and exercises
• Walking training and use of devices
• Wheelchair mobility and fitting
• Pain management

Advanced Certifications & Specialty Therapy Services

Mercy physical therapists are highly trained. Our staff have earned a variety of advanced certifications that are unique to our area. This allows us to offer a wide range of condition-specific rehabilitation options, including:

• Aquatic therapy
• Bariatric therapy
• Dance rehabilitation and injury prevention
• Functional movement therapy (recommended for anyone who is experiencing pain during movement; especially useful as a preventative measure for athletes to help prevent injuries)
• General health and posture therapy, including Qigong & Tai Chi
• Occupational health/work conditioning
• Oncology physical therapy
• Orthopedics
• Pain therapy for chronic, complex and therapeutic pain rehabilitation
• Parkinson’s disease therapy (LSVT BIG®)
• Pediatric therapy
• Pelvic rehabilitation, including post-partum, post-prostatectomy and incontinence
• Soft tissue mobilization
• Sole supports custom orthotics
• Spine therapy
• TMJ (jaw pain) rehabilitation
• Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance disorders

As a result, patients can often save money by utilizing the experts at Mercy for their specific physical therapy needs. Mercy and MercyCare also have precautions in place to enable patients to safely visit our clinics and hospital during COVID-19.

Specialized Physical Therapy Equipment

Patients at Mercy also have access to PT equipment that is available exclusively at our various facilities in the area, including:

• Balance Master: Used to assess for problems and then train to improve balance for patients with neurologic, orthopedic and vestibular issues by training the eyes, inner ear and body to work together properly
• Biodex balance machine: Balance assessment and training device to enhance balance/stability for patients with neurologic, orthopedic and vestibular conditions
• Biodex isokinetic machine: An advanced and versatile technology for testing, as well as rehabilitation for patients with lower-body injuries; can also be used for preseason screening, injury prevention and athletic performance enhancement
• Fitness equipment: Strength and endurance training on top-of-the-line gym equipment for all of your rehabilitation needs
  
• Gait Trainer treadmill: Immediate feedback regarding multiple aspects of the gait pattern, including stride length, percent of weight-bearing, time on each foot, and norms for height and age
• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) tools: Equipment that eases a variety of orthopedic conditions, as well as pain from tight muscles, sprains and more
• UVB Phototherapy machine: Light therapy treatment for various skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo; learn more about ultraviolet light therapy for oncology patients
• Video infrared lenses: A tool for patients with vertigo  

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are available at several convenient locations.

For more information on Mercy’s physical therapy services and locations, please call (319) 398-6020.