Physical Therapy

The physical therapy department specializes in evaluating and treating problems related to mobility, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, pain and developmental concerns.

Phone. 937-641-3070
Fax. 937-641-5396

Medical Director: Eileen Kasten, MD

Director: Terry Wiegel, MS, CCC-SLP

Manager: Janet Squiers, PT

Diagnoses or Conditions Treated

Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Head and spinal cord injury
Diabetes
Down syndrome
Developmental delay
Prematurity
Arthritis
Burns
Orthopedic injuries in children less than 13 years of age
Genetic disorders
Cancer
Torticollis

Services Available

Wheelchair seating/positioning
Equipment needs
Family teaching
Jobst (pressure) garment fittings
Adaptive equipment clinic
- Children are evaluated for wheeled mobility/equipment needs by OT and/or PT and an equipment vendor. Referral: The program requires a prescription from the child's physician stating "Evaluate for equipment needs."
Sensory integration
- The purpose of this treatment is to improve the child's ability to process and integrate sensory information from the vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile receptors.

Resources

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Adaptive equipment
Additional resources

Referral Process

Phone: 937-641-4000
Fax: 937-641-4500
Online

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Schedule of services and locations

Locations

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