The Rehabilitation Services Department staff is committed to providing exceptional care to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
The goal of these highly trained professionals is to return individuals to their greatest level of independence: at home, at work or within their community. Patients are treated and cared for by licensed therapists specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy. Our staff uses an interdisciplinary team approach to rehabilitative therapy. After thorough assessment and evaluation, therapists from the three specialties often work together to custom-design a program to fit the patient’s specific needs.
For patients needing an extended rehabilitative stay following injury, illness, a worsened health condition or surgery, we offer the Short Term Rehab program through the Cortland Regional Nursing & Rehab Center. The program is ideal for individuals of all ages who need additional therapy and support services before they are ready to return home.
The Rehabilitation Services department at CRMC takes an interdisciplinary team approach to rehabilitative therapy. After thorough assessment and evaluation; physical, occupational and speech therapists often work together to custom-design a program to fit the patient’s specific needs.
Physical Therapy
Improving or restoring gross motor strength, functionality and the ability to make basic movements is the goal of physical therapy. Patients recovering from surgeries such as joint replacement, orthopedic or neurological procedures often benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapy is also utilized to treat various health conditions where the patient gains from improved motion and movement. Chronic conditions such as arthritis, neck and back pain, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy can often be managed by physical therapy.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, need assistance in learning skills to help them lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives. Occupational Therapists regularly work with people who suffer a loss of independence due to the following:
• Arthritis
• Decreased Vision
• Head Injury
• Joint Replacement
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Stroke
• Traumatic Limb Injuries
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy involves the management and treatment of various conditions affecting a person’s ability to speak, communicate and swallow. Speech therapists work with individuals who may have weakened vocal chords, difficulty retrieving the words to speak, speech impediments or trouble swallowing. Therapy may involve teaching the patient how to eat different consistencies of food (for swallowing difficulties) or showing a patient postures to improve their condition.
Innovative Treatment Options
The Rehab staff prides itself on exploring new methods and offering new techniques to better care for our patients. A recent addition to the Rehabilitation Services Department, the Functional Living Apartment (FLA) is an actual apartment space housed within the medical center – comprised of a kitchen, dining area, bedroom and living room. The FLA functions as a “proving ground” for rehab patients who are ready, or think they are ready, to return home. No other medical facility in the area has an offering as comprehensive as our FLA. In recent years our therapists have also expanded their program to address specific women’s health issues, such as pelvic floor dysfunction treatment (urinary incontinence) and lymphedema evaluation and treatment (post-mastectomy swelling of arms or legs). CRMC is one of a few facilities in Central New York with therapists qualified to treat these two conditions.
Outpatient Service Center
West Road Campus
For added convenience, patients in need of physical therapy can receive treatment at the Outpatient Service Center. Treatment is offered for a variety of conditions, including sprains, neck and back injuries, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical rehabilitation. The OPS Center also features extended hours to accommodate patients’ busy schedules.
When you need rehabilitation services, ask your physician to refer you to Cortland Regional Medical Center:
Main Campus
Rehabilitation Services (607) 756-3606
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
West Road Campus
Outpatient Service Center (607) 753-6000
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (M-F)
• Physical Therapy