Rehabilitation Services in San Diego, California
Following a significant illness or surgical procedure, rehabilitation is an essential part of the journey toward recovery. At The Pavilion at Ocean Point, our team of professionally trained therapists works closely with physicians and family members to coordinate care and deliver cutting-edge rehabilitation services tailored to your specific needs.
Therapy in post-acute care encompasses three main types: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Rehabilitation programs may include any combination of these therapies, each serving a specific purpose and suitable for either long-term or short-term administration.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy aims to improve movement and alleviate pain following surgery, injury, or illness. Goals range from enabling patients to care for themselves to preparing them for rigorous activities like sports.
Physical therapy often includes:
- Balance retraining.
- Pain management.
- Cardiovascular improvement.
- Orthotics (splints and braces).
- Specialized stretches and exercises to relieve pain, enhance mobility, and regain strength.
- Heat and cold remedies, massage techniques, and ultrasound to ease muscle spasms.
- Practice with mobility aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs.
The physical therapy team evaluates, diagnoses, and treats movement limitations. They address the root cause of the problem and recommend specific exercises to align bones and joints, improving strength, balance, and endurance using the latest devices and techniques.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps individuals build or regain the skills needed for daily tasks related to occupation, recreation, or everyday life. This includes activities like dressing, eating, typing, and more. Occupational therapy often involves modifying how tasks are approached. Examples of those who may need occupational therapy include:
- A person who has lost the ability to hold a toothbrush due to an injury may work with a therapist to regain grip strength and modify the practice of brushing teeth.
- An individual with a spinal cord injury may need a therapist to help prevent behaviors or actions that negatively impact recovery.
- A senior who has suffered a stroke may need assistance to improve sensory and motor skills to return to ordinary life.
By teaching patients to perform everyday tasks during recovery, our occupational therapists enhance quality of life and functional ability. Our team is trained to adapt the physical environment, create customized solutions, and use adaptive methods to help patients accomplish daily activities, increasing strength, balance, and endurance.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy provides care, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing difficulties with cognition, communication, and swallowing following a stroke, surgery, or injury. Speech therapists diagnose the specific cause of the disorder and develop individualized treatment plans aimed at rebuilding speech, cognitive skills, and swallowing abilities.
Treatment plans often address:
- Dysphagia (trouble swallowing).
- Dysarthria or Apraxia (difficulty speaking clearly).
- Aphasia (trouble reading, writing, and expressing thoughts).
- Difficulties with perceptual motor skills, orientation, and problem-solving.
Speech therapy is often needed for patients following a stroke or brain injury. With early intervention and a dedicated team, speech therapy can significantly improve communication skills.
During their stay, our rehabilitation patients have access to all of the center’s various amenities, which include recreational programs, dining experiences, and more.
The Pavilion at Ocean Point’s goal is to guide you or your loved one through a successful rehabilitation journey, promoting optimal health and well-being. Contact us today to learn more about our rehabilitation services in San Diego, California.