Rehabilitation Services and Resources
Rehabilitation health services include a wide range of health care professionals who assist in the restoration of an individual’s physical and mental abilities to normal or near normal status after a disabling disease or injury, recovery from an addiction or illness or cardiac insult.
Many facilities and agencies in Missoula offer services to meet your rehabilitation needs. These services may include, but are not limited to physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and prosthetic and orthotic resources.
Community Bridges Program
2685 Palmer St., Ste. D, 327-4592
Post-acute, outpatient therapy, comprehensive evaluations, day treatment and residential transitional living program for adults with brain injury. Services include physical, occupational and speech therapy, behavior therapy, psychological services and counseling, life-skills training, therapeutic recreation services, and vocational readiness training.
Community Rehabilitation Center
2827 Fort Missoula Rd., 728-4100
Rehabilitation physicians and 140 therapists, nurses, and other patient care staff provide a full range of medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, or clinic basis for children and adults. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, pool therapy, audiology, psychological services, nursing, recreation therapy, case management for the physically disabled, and vocational services. Special programs help persons with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, major multiple trauma, and other disabling conditions.
Community WORCcenter
2685 Palmer St., Ste. D., 327-4345
The WORCcenter is dedicated to helping individuals with injuries or disabilities get back to work. Primary services are vocational evaluation, employment services including placement, supported employment and extended employment, and community supports.
Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Services
1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, 406.375.4570
Five occupational therapists, ten physical therapists, two speech – language pathologists providing multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis for children and adults. We have therapists certified in orthopedics, NDT, pediatrics, hand therapy and manual therapy. Our new 12,500 square foot facility offers a walking track, state-of-the-art equipment, Hydroworx 2000 pool, pediatric and adult gyms and breathtaking views of the Bitterroot Mountains. Call from more information.
Rehabilitation Institute of MT
2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
327-4634 (inpatient) or 327-4050 (outpatient) or 327-4226
Full range of medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment or clinic basis for adults and children. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, pool therapy, nursing, recreation therapy, cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation, case management for the physically disabled, and vocational services. Special programs help persons with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, major multiple trauma, and other disabling conditions.
Rehabilitation Services
St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
500 W. Broadway, 329-5895
Provides cardiac rehab, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. Offers a comprehensive approach to treatment. We strive to promote client independence and responsibility in their rehabilitation process. We place a strong emphasis on functional rehabilitation, functional outcomes, and home program development. We have recently added two new programs: Back Care Boot Camp - a comprehensive treatment plan for your spinal patients; and Pelvic Solutions - for all pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence or pelvic pain.
St. Patrick Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Providence Center
902 N. Orange St, 4th Floor, 327-3260
St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center is an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility credentialed by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). It combines clinical expertise of physical, speech, occupational therapies along with social services and 34 hour nursing aimed at helping patients recover from physical and mental changes to return to their home and families at their highest functional ability. St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center offers therapies using Bioness® products. Based on functional electrical stimulation (FES), these products have been clinically demonstrated to minimize the impact of foot drop in some patients, and to proved both functional and therapeutic benefit for some individuals with neurological disorders affecting the function of arm and hand. These products use electrical stimulation to help people regain mobility an independence to improve quality of life and productivity.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
For those recovering from various forms of heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation offers medical evaluation, supervised exercise, lifestyle education, and psychological support.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
500 West Broadway, 329-5824
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at St. Pat’s offers monitored exercise, dietary education, stress reduction programs and information about heart disease. This is primarily for people who have had a heart attack, open heart surgery or other heart problems. We also offer the Adult Lifestyle Management Program through Cardiac Rehab. This program is designed for individuals who require supervised exercise with trained professionals for the reduction of modifiable risk factors. Medical clearance is required.
The Montana Heart Center at Community Medical Center
2827 Fort Missoula Rd., 327-4646 or 1-866-327-4646
Cardiology clinic, pacemaker & defibrillator clinic, outreach clinics in western Montana and Idaho. Testing services, heart catheterization, diagnostic, peripheral, coronary and vascular interventions (stent placement), pacemaker and AICD implantation. Echocardiography, stress echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, electrocardiograms, CHF education, electrophysiology program, Holter and event monitoring. A congestive heart failure program includes patient teaching by cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists. Cardiac rehabilitation services are available.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
An occupational therapist is a licensed professional who assists disabled individuals in reaching their maximum level of independent functioning. The therapist works on building skills that include self-care (eating, dressing, grooming, bathing, transfer training, homemaking, adaptive equipment and splints), physical (balance, muscle strength, coordination and sensation, perceptual and cognitive retraining), and community living skills (money management, modifications for home accessibility, leisure time management).
New Directions
Skaggs Bldg., Rm 135, UM, 243-6120
A University of Montana program that offers wellness and fitness programs for persons with physical limitations and disabilities. Holds workshops on wellness, pain management, nutrition and therapeutic exercise. New Directions staff includes a physical therapist, occupational therapist, clinical psychologists and a registered dietitian. Many of the services are reimbursable through Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, with monthly gym fees based on a sliding fee scale.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Whether your chronic pain is a result of an injury, illness or undetermined cause, there are ways to manage your condition.
Advanced Pain Centers of Montana
2835 Fort Missoula Rd., Ste. 204, 541-PAIN
Advanced Pain Centers is a comprehensive multidisciplinary pain management clinic dedicated to providing the most effective and comprehensive pain management in Western Montana. We have the only fellowship-trained pain management specialists in the Missoula Valley. Our goal is to improve your quality of life and overall activity level. We control your pain so it doesn’t control you.
The Montana Spine and Pain Center
St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
500 West Broadway, Missoula, 327-1670
Hamilton, 363-4209
The Montana Spine and Pain Center specializes in the evaluation and treatment of both acute and chronic pain. The team of specialists who work with our patients include both fellowship-trained and board-certified pain management specialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, pharmacists and others. Our team prides themselves on using a holistic approach to your care. We are committed to working closely with both you and your health care provider to develop a plan of care that focuses on improving your functionality and enhancing your quality of life. For your convenience we have locations in both Missoula and Hamilton.
The Pain Program, St. Patrick Hospital
and Health Sciences Center, 329-5843
St Pat’s Pain Program specializes in the evaluation and treatment of all chronic pain conditions. Our pain team includes physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and others. We take a holistic approach to your ongoing pain problem that has not responded to traditional methods.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical therapists are professional health care providers licensed by the state of Montana. They are respected members of the health care team and work with other providers such as physicians, nurses, psychologists, podiatrists, dentists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and audiologists. A physical therapist can provide care that allows individuals to improve their ability to work, play sports, recreate, and go about their daily activities when pain, injury, disease, or surgery impacts their lives. Whether an individual has had a stroke, motor vehicle accident, sport or work injury, birth defect or other medical condition, physical therapists can provide their expertise to prevent injury and loss of function and improve health, performance and quality of life. Physical therapists educate patients and clients regarding the body and movement dysfunctions and help individuals gain a better understanding of how to care for and prevent further problems.
The benefits of rehabilitation and physical therapy services are well documented. Services are covered in nearly all federal, state and private insurance plans.
PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS RESOURCES:
Prosthetics is custom designing, fabricating, and fitting patients with artificial limbs (prosthesis). Prosthetics begins in the postoperative stage and continues through to the fitting of a permanent prosthesis.
Orthotics is custom designing, fabricating and fitting patients with braces to either straighten or maintain alignment in all aspects of upper and lower extremities and spinal management. These bracing systems are called orthosis, and are used both long and short term.
Certification is only awarded to orthotic and prosthetic practitioners who have successfully demonstrated their capabilities by passing three independent examinations, which are designed to evaluate overall knowledge and clinical competencies. A certified practitioner should provide patients with the highest quality of orthotic and prosthetic service.
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
1505 S. Russell St., 721-9244 or 1-800-477-9074
A certified supplier that makes orthotics and prosthetics. Has Pediatric Specialists on staff. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Missoula Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab, Inc.
120 South Ave. W, 1-800-255-2334 or 549-0921
A certified medical equipment supplier that makes orthotics and prosthetics. Bills insurance and accepts assignment from Medicare, Medicaid, and private party insurers.
Western Montana Orthotics & Prosthetics, PC
1300 S. Reserve St., Ste. G, 549-9667; Fax 721-9667
www.WMOandP.com
Missoula’s only university & residency trained clinical specialists. We provide design, fabrication, and fitting of all Prosthetic & Orthotic devices. Medicare, Medicaid, VA & private insurance accepted.
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech-language pathologists are professionals concerned with the evaluation, treatment, prevention and research in human communication and its disorders. They treat speech and language disorders and work with individuals of all ages. They diagnose and evaluate speech problems, such as fluency (e.g., stuttering), articulation, voice disorders, or language problems, such as dysphasia (e.g., swallowing difficulties). They design and carry out comprehensive treatment plans.
Although speech and language professionals work closely with teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation counselors, and other members of an interdisciplinary team, they are autonomous and do not work under direct medical supervision.
THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Therapeutic riding has been used to improve the lives of people with disabilities since the early 1950s. Individuals suffering from almost any cognitive, physical or emotional disability can benefit from therapeutic riding, driving, vaulting, competition or other purposeful, safe and supervised interaction with horses. The horse facilitates the motion of the human stride, giving students improved joint mobility, better balance and coordination. Without conscious effort, riders are treated to a proven therapy that is both fun and rewarding while gaining confidence and setting new goals.
Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding,
599 Popham Lane, Corvallis, 880-2877 or Program Director Linda Olson, 961-2999
Under the guidance of North American Riding for the Handicapped, Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding has, for four years, been providing therapeutic riding, and during the summer months, hippotherapy for our community. Youth-at-risk, the elderly, those with behavioral disorders, learning disabilities and cognitive delays benefit from equine therapy. It has been shown to address the challenges of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and autism to name a few. Without conscious effort, riders are treated to this proven form of therapy that is both fun and rewarding. Certified instructors focus on rider-specific goals and promoting social skills. Year-round instruction is offered in a safe environment with the help of caring volunteers and gentle horses. Scholarships available.
