Expert therapy. Personalized for you.
When everyday life feels harder than it should, the right therapy can help change that. At Mahaska Health, our Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy teams create personalized care plans to improve mobility, restore function, support communication, and strengthen independence.
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No two patients are exactly alike. That’s why we start by understanding what’s holding you back and what you want to get back to. Then we create a therapy plan designed around your needs, your progress, and your everyday life.
Personalized care
Your therapy plan is built around your condition, your goals, and the life you want to live with greater comfort and confidence.
One-on-one support
You’ll work closely with experienced therapists who guide your progress, adjust your care as needed, and keep you moving forward.
Whole-person focus
We treat more than symptoms. We focus on the movement, function, communication, and daily tasks that shape how you live.
Connected care
When needed, our therapy team works alongside Mahaska Health providers across specialties to help support a more seamless care experience.
You want more than a standard treatment plan. You want expert care, personal support, and a team focused on helping you make meaningful progress in everyday life.
What sets our therapy team apart
What patients can expect
Therapy can make a meaningful difference after injury, surgery, illness, or changes in strength, balance, movement, or communication. You may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing:
Every patient’s needs are different. Our therapy services are designed to meet you where you are and help you make meaningful progress in daily life.
Our highly-skilled therapists can design a custom treatment program based on your specific needs using an evidence-based approach. Following a thorough evaluation, we will use a combination of hands-on techniques, modalities and supervised exercises designed to relieve pain and gain functional strength. Our goal is to deliver effective, lasting pain relief in the shortest amount of time.
Many headache and migraine sufferers often experience concurrent neck pain, tension, stiffness, and/or discomfort with onset of symptoms. Our highly-skilled therapists can design a custom treatment program based on your specific needs using an evidence-based approach. Our goal is to deliver effective, lasting pain relief in the shortest amount of time.
Many people suffer from back pain and most often, these problems get worse over time. Our highly-skilled therapists can design a custom treatment program based on your specific needs using an evidence-based approach. Following a thorough evaluation, we will use a combination of hands-on techniques, modalities and supervised exercises designed to relieve pain and gain functional strength. Our goal is to deliver effective, lasting pain relief in the shortest amount of time.
We treat a variety of orthopeadic conditions including but not limited to:
• ACL
• 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
We also provide pre-operative visits to educate patients on:
• What to expect after surgery
• Initiating exercise to improve outcomes of surgery
• Pre-education on walker and crutch use
Our team provides comprehensive sports medicine for all types of athletes. Whether you are a high school, college or professional athlete, a weekend warrior or just enjoy a few rounds of golf, Mahaska Health therapists are here to provide you with the leading sports medicine care in the industry. Our therapists offer several specialized rehabilitation techniques designed with the athlete in mind.
Physical therapists can help decrease pain, and improve shoulder motion and strength for people dealing with shoulder pain. It is important to seek early and proper treatment for shoulder conditions as soon as it occurs. Secondary conditions can result from the impingement of the tissues in the shoulder, including irritation of the bursa and rotator-cuff tendinitis or tears.
We understand that pelvic floor issues can greatly affect quality of life. Weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles often contribute to incontinence or pelvic pain due to childbirth, illness, aging or surgery. Although experiencing abdominal or pelvic pain are very common conditions, they are not normal and our women’s health program can help you overcome pain, improve your posture, regain strength and start you on your path to healing. If any of these conditions affect your daily activities or quality of life – there is something you can do about it!
At Mahaska Health, we are committed to bringing the best care to our community and offering state of the art techniques and treatments! Our Physical Therapy Care Team here at Mahaska Health now offers the LSVT BIG program for patients with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological diagnoses. This program is designed to teach patients how to move in bigger ways and speak at louder frequencies to improve the effects of the disease.
LSVT BIG has been developed and scientifically researched over the past 25 years with funding from the National Institutes of Health. LSVT BIG is a standardized treatment protocol, customized to the unique goals of each patient including both gross and fine motor skills. LSVT BIG can be adapted or progressed to meet each patient’s needs across a range of disease severity and presenting impairments.
LSVT BIG treatment consists of:
“We are very excited to get this program going here at Mahaska Health in order to facilitate us in helping those dealing with Parkinson’s Disease to live fuller, BIGGER lives!” Lara, PTA, ATRI-C
We work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan incorporating various forms of therapeutic exercise, muscle re-education techniques, balance activities and education to help you decrease pain and improve strength and mobility.
For patients with nervous system injuries and disorders including:
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
• Torticollis (twisted neck)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down’s Syndrome
• Dystrophies
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Spina Bifida
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)
• Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis
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
For patients experiencing swelling in a portion of the body, usually the arm or leg. Patients may be assessed in the following areas:
• Range 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 clearing
• Manual lymph drainage techniques
• Compressive bandaging
• Exercise program
• Education in skin care
• Compressive pumps
• Compressive garmet fitting
Treatment in an aquatic (water) setting is used to provide low-impact activity to improve strength and mobility while reducing pain. Mahaska Health is proud to partner with the Mahaska County YMCA to provide this program.
Diagnoses treated may include:
• ACL Rehabilitation
• Foot and Ankle Injuries
• Arthritis
• Total joint replacements
• Spinal stenosis
• Post spinal surgeries
• Fibromyalgia
Our team of expert therapists are here to help you make meaningful progress with compassionate care and personal support.
Mahaska Health is here to help you take the next step.
To request an appointment, call 641.672.3306
Mahaska Health is the first Iowa Critical Access Hospital awarded four designated Centers of Excellence.
Cardiology | General Surgery | Maternity Care | Surgical and Medical Oncology
