Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help relieve pain, restore maximum body function, and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss to a part of the body. Working with the patient’s physician, the physical therapists from Cleveland Home Health Agency individualize the plan of care to meet the patient’s specific need. The goal is for the patient to achieve the highest level of function possible, while improving range of motion and strength. Physical therapy is provided by a licensed physical therapist (PT) or by a licensed physical therapy assistant under the direction of a licensed PT.

Physical Therapy services include:
• Gait training
• Transfer training
• Strengthening of extremities
• Assessment of equipment needs
• Home exercise programs
• Assessment and instruction in home safety
• Pain Management
• Ultrasound
• TENS units

Orthopedic Pre-Surgical Home Assessment:
Prior to scheduled orthopedic surgery, we offer a complimentary home visit to:
• provide patient assessment
• explain the general protocol to expect after surgery
• educate the patient regarding precautions and relevant exercises
• assess home safety
• evaluate equipment needs
• make appropriate recommendations to the physician

Result? The patient is better prepared for surgery and understands the process of recovery and therapy. The physician benefits from a less anxious patient and can trust that the home environment is safe. And, our physical therapists benefit by observing the patient’s condition prior to surgery.

Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can help improve and restore functions impaired by illness or injury. The goal is to improve a patient’s ability to perform the tasks needed for daily living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and walking/ambulating. Occupational therapists often are able to recommend helpful equipment (such as grab bars, bath benches, etc.) and make suggestions for home safety.

Occupational therapy is provided by a licensed occupational therapist (OT) or by a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) under the direction of a licensed OT. Occupational therapy in the home setting is generally provided in coordination with physical therapy or nursing services.

Occupational Therapy services include:
• Activities of daily living, such as donning/doffing clothes
• Strengthening of upper extremities
• Fabricating splints
• Homemaking tasks, such as cooking, washing dishes
• Handwriting
• Home exercise program
• Ultrasound
• Assessment of equipment needs

Speech Therapy
Speech / language pathology services are provided to treat speech and language disorders that result in communication disabilities. The services are also provided to treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia), regardless of the presence of a communication disability.

Speech Therapy services include:
• Stoke rehab
• Swallowing techniques
• Memory functioning
• Cognitive functioning
• Voice disturbances
• Home exercise program