REHABILITATION SERVICES

The mission of the Rehabilitation Services Department of Huggins Hospital is to provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to the treatment and education of each patient.  The department staff strives to provide quality, compassionate and holistic treatment to all patients.  At Huggins Hospital, we provide superior rehabilitation services to improve the health status of you, your friends, and family. We welcome feedback in order for us to serve you better.

  • Physical Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Communication and Swallowing Disorders (Speech Therapy)

  • Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

  • Back Bay Rehabilitation

  • Aquatic Therapy

  • Alton Physical Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICE
The Physical Therapists at Huggins Hospital care for inpatient and outpatients of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to perform functional activities in their daily lives.   Our therapists are specialized in different functional areas such as aquatic rehab, sports specific functional training, woman’s health, cranio-sacral therapy and lymphatic drainage.  Therapists are educated in orthopedics, neurology, various medical conditions, areas of cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation and kinesiology.
For more information, please call 603.569.7565.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICE
The Occupational Therapists at Huggins Hospital care for inpatients and outpatients of all ages that have limitations in necessary activities of daily living as a result of many acute or chronic medical conditions, including fibromyalgia.  One may be referred to an Occupational Therapist for Hand Therapy if a hand injury such as a crush, dismemberment, burn, or overuse injury such as carpel tunnel syndrome occurs.  Other specialty areas include Wound Care, Custom Hand Splinting, Edema Management, Strengthening, Range of Motion exercises and Scar Management. Occupational Therapy may address a Neurological diagnosis, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or traumatic head injury.  Treatment may include activities to improve your arm and hand coordination, adaptive equipment training, home safety, self care retraining and caregiver training. For more information, please call:  603.569.7565.

COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING DISORDER SERVICE
The Speech Therapists/Pathologists at Huggins Hospital can provide a full range of speech/language pathology services aimed at improving a patient’s communication, cognitive linguistic skills, and swallowing abilities.  Certified therapists conduct a thorough evaluation and develop an appropriate treatment incorporating patient and family education components with necessary follow-up services.  Other programs may include, Dysphagia (swallowing) Evaluation & Treatment, whereby the Speech Pathologist will evaluate the swallowing and or eating difficulties to determine the type, extent and severity of the patient’s disorder.  Pediatrics Services provide comprehensive services for children from birth through school age with a variety of conditions caused by developmental diagnoses or traumatic injuries.  Our professionals use fun and innovative approaches to maximize the child’s development.  A therapist may confer with area schools based on need to provide Reading/Writing Disability Services. For more information, please call: 603.569.7565

CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation are performed as an outpatient service at Huggins Hospital in the Medical Arts Building.  These are exercise performance and educational programs designed to provide support to the cardiac and pulmonary patient.  The programs require a referral from a physician.  Our cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation team includes a physician, registered nurse, physical therapist & exercise specialists.  The programs provide individual supervised and monitored telemetry, blood pressure and heart rate prior to the exercise session as well as during, and after cool down.  Cardiac Exercise sessions are held at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pulmonary exercise sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-3:30pm. Educational classes are offered on Wednesdays at 10:00am to discuss important topics such as, Anatomy & Physiology of the Heart, Cardiac/Pulmonary Medications, Health Behaviors, Stress Management, Nutrition, Smoking Cessation and Breathing Techniques. For more information, please call:  603.569.7624.

BACK BAY REHABILITATION
Huggins Hospital opened the doors of Back Bay Rehab in December 2003 as an additional location for out patient rehabilitation. Our staff includes experienced physical, occupational, and massage therapists, as well as an athletic trainer.  Our administrative staff is dedicated to supporting our patients, clients, and rehabilitation team. 

Programs offered at Back Bay Rehabilitation:

Adolescent Sports Clinic:  Wolfeboro Pediatrics and the local Family Practitioners are coordinating their effort with Back Bay Rehabilitation to treat Middle School Athletes in a 24-48 hour time period following an injury.  Call your physician for an initial appointment and from there your child will be referred to Back Bay Rehab for an evaluation & treatment.

Athletic Training Program:
  This program brings fast and efficient care to the athletes at Kingswood Regional High School in various forms including on-site evaluations, treatment, and possible referral to the Emergency Room, Physician and/or Physical Therapy. 

Aquatic Rehabilitation Program:
Aquatic Therapy is specifically designed for patients who are unable to tolerate exercise on land.  Our pool is a therapeutic pool with a water temperature of 92 degrees.  The waters components, such as, buoyancy, viscosity, and hydrodynamics are helpful in joint range of motion, swelling, and weakness.  Special Classes include:  Senior Class-Tuesday and Thursday 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Water Exercise/Aerobics Class – Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm to 5:30pm and 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Balance and Vestibular (dizziness/vertigo) Program:
  Balance is an essential part of independence and activities of daily living.  Falls can complicate an individual’s health status as well as the opportunity to live  in their home. We have the latest technological equipment designed to improve functional balance and staff trained specifically in its use.

Fitness for Life Program:  Our state of the art gym is the location of this program. The program is designed for the individual who benefits from some supervision and direction in the development and advancement of an exercise program.  Classes are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-10:00am, and Tuesday at 5:30pm. No prescription is necessary to participate.

Golf Enhancement Program:
Golf requires balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.  This program identifies and improves faulty movements that lead to poor shots or back injury.

Handicapped Ski Program: 
Adaptive Sports Skiing is a ski program for the functionally challenged individual with a desire to live life to it’s fullest by physically challenging themselves while having fun.  Hosted at KING PINE SKI AREA, East Madison, NH 603. 367.8897 ext. 782.

Massage Therapy Program:  Massage Therapy includes Deep Tissue Massage, Acupressure, Trigger Point Release, and Neuromuscular techniques, Heated Stone Massage.

 Therapeutic Women’s Health Program:  Pelvic floor weakness can lead to a number of uncomfortable issues for women and men.   This program treats the following diagnoses with exercise, bio-feedback and education:  Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency-Interstitial Cystititis, Pelvic Pain, Dyspareunia, Nerve Entrapment, Pelvic Floor Weakness & Hypertonus and Post Partum Pain/Weakness.
For more information, please call:  603.569.7565.

ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY
Huggins Hospital offers full service Physical Therapy at Alton Family Medicine, 82 Main Street, Alton, NH. For more information, please call:  603.875.6151.

BACK BAY REHABILITATION
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