CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center

CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center

To contact us:

Phone: 606-788-7080

Fax: 606-788-7076

Toll free (Only in Ky) 1-800-443-2187

Deaf Services TTY 1-877-600-6111

E-mail: Tim Barber

 

Physical Therapy

Adults and children whose lives have been altered by head injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, burns, arthritis and any other orthopedic or neurological injury or disease may be referred for physical therapy. A physician’s order is required to initiate physical therapy evaluations and treatment problems.

PROGRAM GOALS

The goal of physical therapy is to help individuals meet the challenge of a disability by maximizing functional independence and community reintegration results and patient goals is developed to restore strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, coordination and endurance.

PROGRAM FEATURES

· Ambulation training with or without orthotics or prostheses

· Bed mobility and transfer training

· Electrical stimulation

· Instruction in proper body mechanics, lifting techniques and lower back care, along with guidelines for safe work performance

· Injury prevention education and work accommodation assessment

· Modalities for pain control, joint motion and soft tissue healing, skin care and wound management

· Patient and family education

· Pool therapy

· Lower extremity orthotic evaluation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Services

PERSONS SERVED