Rehabilitation
Quality rehabilitation services provided at Yuma District Hospital include physical and occupational therapy. Highly trained, skilled staff are available to work with patients in the following settings.
- Inpatient care.
- Acute rehabilitation (swing bed)
- Outpatient care at Yuma District Hospital and Akron Clinic
- Home Health
Appointments for outpatient physical or occupational therapy are available 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Five days a week. Special appointments can be made for weekend care.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy includes provision of services in circumstances where the process of aging, injury or disease threatens movement and function. The program will begin with assessment of physical problem and then assist patient/family with appropriate interventions that may include electro-therapeutic and mechanical agents, functional training, gait training, therapeutic exercise, instruction and education so that maximal functional movement is attained. Physical therapy also includes instruction and information on prevention of injury and maintenance of strength and mobility.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
CARDIAC SERVICES OFFERED AT YUMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
In a continuing effort to meet the medical needs of our clients, the physicians and staff of Yuma District Hospital and Yuma Clinic along with the Specialty Clinic cardiologists, are now offering a wide variety of cardiac services right here in Yuma. Services offered in addition to the access of two groups of three cardiologists, one from Greeley and one group from Fort Collins, through the Center for Specialty Medicine, include:
For additional information on these services, call Yuma District Hospital Rehabilitation Department at 848-4651
Cardiac Rehabilitation: If you have suffered a heart attack, had heart surgery or have angina (chest pain diagnosed by doctor as angina) you are eligible for 3 sessions a week for up to six weeks of cardiac rehabilitation if prescribed by your physician and it will be paid for by most insurance companies, including Medicare. The program includes being closely monitored by Advanced Cardiac Life Support trained staff and EKG equipment with gradually increasing time and effort with at least three different types of exercise, education on smoking cessation (if needed), stress management, and diet for weight loss or lipid control. A physician will visit with you during each session
Prevention and Fitness. If you are interested in fitness for the prevention of cardiac problems or maintaining your level of activity following the conclusion of cardiac rehabilitation, consider the Independent Exercise Program available through the Physical Therapy Department. For $15 a month the client will be instructed on the use of the exercise equipment in the department and then can utilize the equipment up to five times a week at their convenience. Insurance, including Medicare, will not pay for this program.
Stress Testing.
If your doctor thinks it is indicated by symptoms, genetics or family history, a cardiac stress test will be ordered. This consists of monitoring your cardiovascular system (heart rate/pulse, blood pressure and EKG) reaction while increasing the speed and incline of the treadmill at three-minute intervals until target heart rate is achieved. All stress tests are conducted by a physician and assisted by ACLS certified staff.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy enables people to do their activities of daily living despite impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist their patients in achieving quality of life, independence with functional activities and well- being.
