Physical and Occupational Therapists provide services to a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics treating a wide range of diagnoses including, but not limited to:

Orthopaedic Treatments

• Post total joint replacements
• Low back pain and neck pain/disorders
• Hand and upper extremity post-surgeries, fractures, tendon injuries/tendonitis, nerve compressions, carpal tunnel and tennis elbow, tumors/cysts
• Arthritis
• Post-surgical bone and tendon repairs
• Fractures, sprains and strains
• Post-Polio syndrome

Sports Medicine

MHP offers a FREE sports injury assessment clinic for area high school athletes each Monday from 7 am to 8 am during the school year. A Physical Therapist or Certified Athletic Trainer will be available for consultation, assessment and will triage for further medical intervention.

Neurological Treatment - For patients with nervous system injuries and disorders including: 

• Stroke/TIA 
• Multiple Sclerosis 
• Parkinson’s Disease 
• Spinal Cord injuries 

Pediatric Treatments – Provided for children age newborn to 18 years and may be in addition to school-based therapies. Treatments may include developmental activities for balance and coordination as well as daily cares and care giver education.

Diagnoses treated may include:

• Developmental delays in reaching typical milestones
• Torticollis (twisted neck)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down’s Syndrome
• Dystrophies
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Spina Bifida

Aquatics Treatments - Used to improve strength and mobility while reducing pain. MHP is proud to partner with the Mahaska County Y to provide this program.

Diagnoses treated may include:

• Arthritis
• Total joint replacements
• Spinal stenosis
• Post spinal surgeries
• Fibromyalgia

Vestibular (Balance) Therapy - Located in the inner ear, the vestibular system is a vital component of the balance system. It tells our body where we are in space to maintain balance and prevent falls. 

Diagnoses treated may include:

• Vertigo/dizziness
• Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)
• Meniere’s Disease
• Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis

Craniosacral Therapy – A gentle manual therapy used to access the body’s connective and related nervous system tissues. 

Diagnoses treated may include:

• Migraines and Chronic headaches
• Spinal pain and disorders
• Chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia
• Tension Myositis
• Hyperactivity

Home Health Treatments - Patients who are homebound may receive rehabilitative treatment in the home. Patients may be assessed in the following areas:

Physical Therapy  

• Range of motion
• Balance
• Strengh/aerobic capacity
• Safety
• Equipment/mobility aides
• Pain management
• Transfers                                                                                                                                                         

Occupational Therapy

• Self care skills including bathing, dressing and eating 
• Activities including meal preparation, homemaking and laundry 
• Upper extremity range of motion/coordination
• Safety awareness

Lymphedema Therapy - For patients experiencing swelling in a portion of the body, usually the arm or leg. Patients may be assessed in the following areas:

• Randy of motion
• Girth measurements
• Skin condition/stages
• Sensation
• Pain
• Functional capabilities

Therapy interventions may include:

• Patient education of the anatomy of the lymphatic system
• Manual node clearning
• Manual lymph drainage techniques
• Compressive bandaging
• Exercise program
• Education in skin care
• Compressive pumps
• Compressive garmet fitting