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Physical therapy is the cornerstone for successful treatment and management of injury and illness. St. Luke's Hospital offers a full complement of rehabilitative services to help patients recover and return to their normal lifestyles more quickly. Depending upon your rehabilitative needs, you may be referred to one of the following departments:

Patients in Rehabilitation Services typically are recovering from surgery, illness or injury. Treatment modalities include physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Physical therapy includes a focus on helping patients achieve their full potential for recovery. Licensed athletic trainers, physical therapists and support staff lead patients through personalized treatment programs utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. A heated SwimEx pool also is available for treating patients who benefit from aquatic therapy.

St. Luke's MediSports program offers guidance in the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. Certified MediSports athletic trainers are involved with numerous local athletic teams and also are available to counsel and treat individual athletes, whether you're a "weekend warrior" or play at an advanced level.

Rehabilitation Services also offers a therapeutic program for the treatment of incontinence. These non-invasive modalities focus on awareness and strengthening of the muscles that control voiding.

For more information about Rehabilitation Services at St. Luke's Hospital, call 419-893-5957.

St. Luke's Cardiac Rehab program helps patients with various forms of cardiovascular disease regain their health and lifestyles.

St. Luke's facility is equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, theratubes, exercycles and even a walking track. Nurses and support staff carefully monitor patients' exercise programs and provide education about living with cardiac conditions.

For more information about St. Luke's Cardiac Rehab program, call 419-897-8440.

St. Luke's Pulmonary Rehab program treats patients with illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma and emphysema regain productive lives. Respiratory therapists closely monitor patients' exercise programs and offer education about living with pulmonary disease. The Pulmonary Rehab facility offers the most sophisticated fitness equipment and monitoring systems.

For more information about St. Luke's Pulmonary Rehab program, call 419-897-8449.