Rehabilitation Services

Partners in Your Recovery

Professionally-managed rehabilitative services are crucial to rapid and effective recovery from injury or illness. Blue Mountain Hospital District’s Rehabilitation Services work with you to design a therapy program to meet your individual needs.

BMHD’s Rehabilitation Services includes licensed, professional physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy providers.

Give us a call to discuss your circumstances and how our highly skilled therapists can benefit you. We are happy to more fully explain our services and answer any questions you have about how our services will help you or your family.

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Office: (541) 575-4157
Fax: (541) 575-3819
Email: rehab@bluemountainhospital.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Everyone! Click on the service to learn more about how each therapy service may benefit you!

We work cohesively as a team with you, the patient, being the center of care. We collaborate with all your health care professionals to make sure you receive the best care. Our therapists work directly with your physician and other specialists to ensure you get the very best treatment for the best results.

In the state of Oregon, patients have direct access to physical therapy without a referral from a physician. This means you can schedule an appointment if you feel physical therapy will be beneficial for you! However, we recommend checking with your insurance provider that your visit will be reimbursed without a physician referral. If during the evaluation we discover that a visit with your primary care provider is needed, we will work closely with both of you to make that happen.

For occupational and speech therapy, a referral from your primary care provider or specialist is required to start care. This most likely requires a face-to-face appointment with the provider to discuss why and to generate the referral.

Our friendly front desk staff will schedule your evaluation time 15 minutes prior to the actual appointment time. This allows time for you to check in in case there is a line.

Come in through the main entrance of Blue Mountain Hospital and register with our outpatient registrars near the top of the stairs on the second floor. An elevator is also available for use.

Once you register, walk down the main hallway and turn right into the first large hallway. Rehab Services is the open door on the right across from the waiting area in the hall. Walk into the gym area and our front desk staff will greet you and get you checked in for therapy services. You will receive your Rehab Services folder with helpful information and a questionnaire to complete for your therapist. The questionnaire enables your therapist to better focus the time during the evaluation toward your concerns.

Your therapist will come to get you from the waiting area in the hallway and get started!

Physical Therapy:

Physical therapy is an individualized, diverse treatment involving hands-on and movement-based activities. Physical therapists use a wide range of techniques to improve the function of muscles, joints, nerves, and movement patterns. The goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain, improve movement and get you back to doing what you love!

After conducting a thorough evaluation, physical therapists coordinate with your physician to get to the root of your symptoms. They work with you to help you reach your goals such as walking, balance, coordination, transfers, pain management, and strength.

Our licensed physical therapists are all Doctors of Physical Therapy and are “movement specialists”, assessing and designing treatment programs to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve your overall health.

Does a health condition currently prevent you from living your life to the fullest? The physical therapists at Blue Mountain Hospital District Rehabilitation Services are ready team up with you to get you back on track!

Frequently Asked Questions

You probably know that you need physical therapy after surgery or severe injury, but did you know that physical therapists can also treat aches and pains before they get worse? This usually requires fewer appointment and can prevent more severe injuries in the future.

Chronic pain is common, complicated, and experienced by everyone differently. Your physical therapist has many tools to reduce chronic pain and get you active again.

Do your joints "go out of place" frequently? It is important for your health that alignment issues be corrected and maintained. For long term results, physical therapists consider the whole body for your treatment.

Physical therapy is great for injury prevention. Through physical therapy, athletes can alleviate pain and avoid injury.

In addition to injury and pain, physical therapy can also treat dizziness, difficulties in walking or balance, ear or eye trouble, stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, and many other dysfunctions.

Physical therapy starts with an evaluation. The therapist will gather information on your condition and symptoms, medical history, and any current medications.

Next a physical exam will be conducted to determine your capabilities. Please wear or bring comfortable loose clothing. This allows you to move freely and better expose the problem area. In working with you on how to best achieve your goals, we aim to help you overcome challenges and increase your confidence so you can get back to doing what you love!

Orthopedic

Chronic pain
Fracture aftercare
Sprains and strains
Joint pain
Recovery from orthopedic surgery
Headaches
Arthritis
Jaw pain (TMJ/TMD)
Hypermobility Syndromes
Compartment Syndrome
Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Obesity
Spine conditions
Cervical spine / neck pain
Whiplash
Cervical radiculopathy
Chronic back pain
Low back pain
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain / dysfunction
Abnormal posture
Scoliosis
Degenerative disk disease
Disk herniation
Sciatica / lumbar radiculopathy
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Compression fractures
Spondylolysis
Stenosis
Shoulder conditions
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder (AC joint) separation
Biceps tendinitis (tenosynovitis)
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder
Shoulder dislocation
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Hip conditions
Hip fracture
Hip problems
Hip labral tear
Hamstring strain
Groin strain
Hip bursitis (greater trochanteric bursitis)
Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement)
Snapping hip syndrome
Knee conditions
ACL injuries
Knee injuries
Knee ligament injuries (MCL, LCL, PCL)
Knee meniscus tear
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Knee bursitis
Pes Anserine bursitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band)
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot fracture
Foot pain
Ankle ligament tears
Ankle sprains
Calf strain
Plantar fasciitis
Amputations
Above knee
Below knee
Joint Replacement
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder replacement

Neurologic

Pediatric

Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Limb Deficiency/Amputation
Down's Syndrome
Developmental Delays
Hypotonia (Low Tone)
Generalized Weakness
Developmental Coordination
Disorder
Orthopedic Surgeries
Gait abnormalities
Spina Bifida
Ehler's Danlos Syndrome
Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis
Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
Genetic Syndromes
Visual Difficulties
Spinal Cord Injuries
Impaired Gross Motor
Coordination
Complications of
Prematurity/Congenital
Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Head shape flatness in infants (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly)

Geriatric

Balance issues and falling
Weakness
Difficulty walking
Frailty and Debility
Low bone mass (osteoporosis / osteopenia)

Sports (return to play quickly and efficiently)

Cardiopulmonary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
After Heart Attack / Myocardial Infarction
Generalized weakness

Women’s Health

Occupational Therapy:

Occupational therapy is a holistic treatment aimed at improving your function in everyday activities or “occupations.” The primary goal is to adapt your environment and/or tasks to fit you. Occupational therapists start by evaluating any specific difficulties you may have in everyday tasks. Treatment is focused on maximizing your independence and safety with activities of daily living (ADLs).

ADLs are dressing and grooming, bathing, toileting, and eating. Occupational therapists are also looking at your independent activities of daily living (IADLs), which are managing finances, managing transportation, shopping and meal preparation, house cleaning and maintenance, managing communications, and managing medications.
Does a health condition hold you back from completing a task independently in your everyday life? The occupational therapists at Blue Mountain Hospital District Rehabilitation Services are ready to partner with you to help you live life to the fullest!

Frequently Asked Questions

Occupational therapy is useful for anyone who needs assistance with regular activities. Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages to improve performance in a wide variety of settings.

Children with developmental delays and physical or thinking disabilities benefit from occupational therapy. Occupational therapists work with children to develop and sharpen their fine motor skills, sensory processing, communication skills, and play skills.

Occupational therapists specialize in hand therapy. Hand therapy covers not only injury of the hand and wrist, but also chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. All issues of the hand are addressed in restoring you to full activity.

Occupational therapy will help you recover functional skills in the event of injury, the onset of disability, or with the progression of age. Occupational therapists have many different techniques and adaptive equipment to help you learn new or alternative ways of accomplishing tasks.

If there is a task that you struggle with in your life, occupational therapy may be the key in helping you overcome challenges and accomplish your needs.

Speech Therapy:

Speech language pathology is the study of abnormal speech, language, cognition (thinking), and/ or swallowing function. These abnormalities can be caused by a disease, illness, developmental delay, or physical defect. Speech language pathologists are professionally trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat disordered communication, cognitive impairments, and swallowing problems.

Do you struggle to communicate, limiting participation in day-to-day life? What about difficulty with swallowing or constantly clearing your throat? The speech language pathologist (therapist) at Blue Mountain Hospital District Rehabilitation Services is ready to work side by side with you to improve your abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

A speech language evaluation is a careful assessment of many components. The structure and function of the jaw, lips, tongue, throat, and voice box are examined. The evaluation also includes components of speech and language:
articulation (the way sounds are formed)
phonation (sounds produced at the level of the larynx or voice box)
resonation (modification of sounds)
prosody (the rate and rhythm used in speaking )

Additionally, the following assessments may also be included in the evaluation:

verbal expression
auditory and visual comprehension
retention or word recall
abstract thought or calculation
written language

When working with a patient, a speech language pathologist may also want to conduct a swallowing evaluation. This evaluation consists of assessment of the oral structures, the laryngeal (voice box) function, and an x-ray called videofluoroscopy or modified barium swallow study. Under fluoroscopy, the patient is asked to swallow various consistencies of food mixed with barium (a special solution that helps outline the structures of the throat).
Following the instrumental exam, the results are shared with the patient. The speech language pathologist may also share recommendations such as diet modifications and precautions, compensatory techniques, strategies to prevent swallowing difficulties, and/ or therapy.
For patients admitted into the hospital with concerns for swallowing, a clinical bedside swallow evaluation may be administered. This determines whether the patient is safe to eat and drink.
Speech Therapy Evaluations are for those that have: