IU Health Rehabilitation Services

About IU Health Frankfort Rehabilitation

We provide individualized care that focuses on optimal recovery and functional improvement. Every patient receives personalized attention. Our hands-on treatment program will be carefully tailored to your specific needs. Our therapists use advanced techniques designed to restore normal strength, range of motion, flexibility, and to reduce pain.

Our expert physical therapists ,occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologist will educate you on your condition. They will provide effective solutions to assist in your recovery and to improve your function. We provide care to everyone from young adolescents to senior citizens.

Our Services

Physical Therapy

At our Frankfort location, we provide all of the specialty care services you need. Our services include evidence-based approaches to physical therapy, including:

• Back & neck pain or injuries
• Chronic pain
• Elbow pain or injuries
• Foot & ankle pain or injuries
• Hip problems & injuries
• Knee pain
• Low back pain
• Neuro or stroke impairments & functional limitations – adult
• Overuse or repetitive stress injuries
• Sacroiliac joint injuries
• Shoulder pain or injuries
• Sports related injuries
• Surgical rehabilitation
• Work related injuries
• Wrist & hand pain or injuries

Approaches to therapy include:

• Balance & gait therapy
• COVID-19 recovery care
• Dry needling
• Hesch Method – SI
• IASTM soft-tissue treatment
• Maitland Approach for joint therapy
• Manual soft tissue mobilization
• McKenzie Method – Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy
• Mulligan technique for joint therapy
• Muscle energy technique
• Muscle strengthening & retraining
• Myofascial Release
• Pre/post-operative care
• Sports rehabilitation
• Therapeutic taping
• Workers' compensation care

Occupational Therapy

We focus on activities of daily living to help you lead independent, productive lives. We can assist in areas such as:

• Concussion injuries
• Custom splinting – hand & wrist
• Gross/fine motor coordination
• Lymphedema rehabilitation
• Neuro or stroke impairments & functional limitations
• Overuse or repetitive stress injuries
• Range of motion
• Sensory loss
• Surgical rehabilitation
• Vestibular rehabilitation – cannula reposition maneuvers
• Wound care & management
• Wrist & hand pain or injuries

Our goal is to assist you and make sure that your needs and goals are recognized. Learn more about occupational therapy services at IU Health.

Learn more about occupational therapy services at IU Health.

Speech-Language Pathology Services

We provide speech and language services and treatment of swallowing disorders. We assess both children and adults in the following areas:

• Articulation
• Cognition
• Feeding
• Fluency
• Language
• Oral motor
• Swallowing disorders

Voice disorders Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders include:

• Modified barium swallow studies
• Oral or pharyngeal compensatory strategies
• Outpatient swallowing evaluation

COVID-19 Recovery Care

We offer expert outpatient care for individuals who have had COVID-19. This time can be especially difficult if you had a long hospital stay because returning home might feel difficult.

Our team works to make that transition from the hospital to home as effortlessly as possible.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology will all play a role in your comprehensive program. Our therapists will determine you or your loved one’s needs, and then create a program to help you achieve those needs.

This program may be right for you or a loved one if you are recovering and are facing problems such as:

• Difficulty walking
• Difficulty with balance
• Difficulty carrying out your daily activities due to
  • weakness and/or shortness of breath
  • difficulty adapting to your environment
• Needing help learning to use adaptive equipment (such as walkers and/or bathroom equipment)
• Breathing difficulties
• Difficulty using your hands for activities such as writing or cutting food
• Vision problems
• Difficulties with thinking such as
  • memory
  • reasoning
  • organization
  • problem solving
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Difficulty with communication such as
  • Difficulties speaking
  • Difficulties expressing your thoughts
  • Understanding what others are saying to you

About Your Visit

During your appointment, our care team will prioritize making your experience as great as possible. A typical appointment will include the following:

• Check your vitals
• Discuss what matters most to you
• Provide rehab care program tailored to your specific needs

Insurance

IU Health accepts most insurance plans. It is recommended that you confirm with your insurance company what your benefits and eligibilities are before visiting.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Prior to your appointment, please bring the following:

• Insurance and identification card(s)
• Bring a copy of relevant medical records
• A list of current medications, including over-the-counter medicines and supplements

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete any outstanding paperwork.

Amenities

IU Health Frankfort Hospital offers numerous amenities, including:

• Handicap accessibility
• Internet services with wireless network available 24/7
• Lab services in the building

Parking

We offer free on-site parking for patients. Parking lots and entrances care conveniently located to help patients and visitors get to their destination quickly. Patients may be dropped off or picked up at the main entrance of the hospital or as directed by your provider’s office.