Physical Therapy
From Guide to YKHC Medical Practices
The Physical Therapy Dept. is located in the main hospital on the second floor. They see any and all patients with physical problems needing rehabilitation occurring from injury or other reasons.
- individualized and on-going physical therapy evaluations
- progressive individualized therapeutic exercise programs
- wound care (Basics of Wound Care PowerPoint Presentation by Keira Gefroh)
- advice on ergonomics and home safety
- orthopedic supplies such as braces and exercise bands, etc
- ordering DME equipment: walkers and wheelchairs
- stroke and other neuro rehabilitation
- (pelvic floor physical therapy)
- knee injections are not done by PT, but by providers in clinic
They also travel to all of the subregional clinics several times a year to treat patients in these areas.
Ortho Bethel Field Clinic
All referrals to ortho are reviewed by PT. The Ortho field clinic is often full, thus patients may not be scheduled with the next field clinic.
When making a referral to ortho, make sure to obtain appropriate XRs as these can be helpful if an ortho Telehealth appointment is scheduled.
