Physical Therapy, Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Programs Outpatient (adults), Occupational Rehabilitation Programs (Work Conditioning) and Comprehensive Occupational Programs (Work Hardening).
Physical Therapy (All facilities)
Occupational rehabilitation programs (work conditioning) and comprehensive occupational programs (work hardening). (All facilities)
Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs outpatient (adults),
Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Program (Heights Location only)
Physical Therapy helps restore patient’s physical needs that were lost due to injury, illness or disease. It helps the patient build up the use of muscles and increase flexibility through the use of Therapeutic exercises. Other treatments include the use of Hot/Cold packs, Ultrasounds, paraffin wax and electric stimulation. Rehabilitation should be performed only by qualified therapists to ensure the effectiveness of the patient’s well being.
At Monarch we have licensed physical therapists at our Rehabilitation facilities to ensure the up most quality care for orthopedic and work-related injuries. Our treatments our individually designed to provide the most effective way to improve mobility and have the patients recover in a safe and effective manner.
Our program philosophy at Monarch is to provide services to improve functioning and facilitate return to work for patients dealing with pain and injury. The programs are designed for patients who have limitations that interfere with their physical, physiological, social and/or vocational functioning.
Work Conditioning
An intensive, goal oriented treatment program designed to restore and improve an individual’s systematic, neurological, musculoskeletal (strength, endurance, movement, flexibility, and motor control) and cardiopulmonary functions. The objective of the program is to restore the patient’s physical capacity and function so they can return back to work.Work Hardening
A highly structured goal oriented, individualized treatment program designed to maximize the ability of the patients served to return to work. Work Hardening programs are interdisciplinary in nature with a capability of addressing the functional, physical, behavioral and the initial injury and return to work while addressing the issues of productivity, safety, physical tolerances, and work behaviors.Work Hardening programs use real or simulated work activities in a relevant work environment in conjunction with physical conditioning tasks. Theses activities are used to progressively improve:
1. Biomechanical
2. Neuromuscular
3. Cardiovascular/metabolic
4. Behavioral
5. Attitudinal
6. Vocational Functioning
Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain, which can be either continuous or recurrent and of sufficient duration and intensity to adversely affect a patient’s well being, level of function, and quality of life.
At Monarch we specialize in helping patients cope with this epidemic affecting more than 30 million people in the United States. We understand that while we are not able to guarantee an absence of pain our staff will use the latest and most appropriate medical techniques to help you alleviate and manage this condition.
Our certified professional staff has extensive experience dealing with patients that have difficulty adjusting to ….. We are dedicated in providing the highest quality of care to those suffering from Chronic Pain. Our Multidisciplinary programs and Counseling services assist patients in achieving a higher quality of life.
At Monarch we want to help you identify and cope better with factors that make pain worse and to discover what makes you feel better. We will help your family understand your pain and how they can help you. Our objective is to make you feel comfortable while slowly adjusting to the Chronic Pain Program. However, in the beginning you may feel many different emotions such as confusion, anxiety uncertainty, or anger. Within a few sessions you will shift to feelings of relief, acceptance, comfort, as well as encouragement and support.
Our mission is to provide coordinated interdisciplinary services designed to improve the functioning of patient’s dealing with pain through rehabilitation.
The following therapeutic services are provided as elements of our comprehensive chronic pain management program:
• Assessments
• Mental Health
• Individual Therapy/ Counseling
• Art Therapy
• Case Management
• Biofeedback
• Physical Conditioning
• Massage Therapy
• Vocational Therapy
We want to help you set realistic life goals and offer support and education as you move towards these goals, in spite of your chronic pain. We have found that education and attitude are the most important factors for successful pain mastery. We provide the education and support, but you must supply the “never-give-up-no-matter-what” attitude in order to succeed. We believe that everyone is capable of achieving a productive and positive lifestyle .
