Rehabilitation Therapy - Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center

Rehabilitation therapy helps people recover strength, movement and daily function after injury, illness or surgery. At St. Mary Medical Center, we provide inpatient and outpatient therapy services to support recovery, help manage pain and improve daily function. We offer several specialized therapy programs, including: 

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Hand therapy

• Pain management

• Pulmonary rehabilitation

• Stroke rehabilitation

Depending on your needs, your services may include physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. We create personalized care plans and focus on helping you safely return to everyday activities and improve your overall quality of life.

Our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy team provides services for people recovering from or living with a wide range of conditions, including:

• Amputations

• Arthritis

• Burns

• Hand and wrist problems

• Heart problems, including heart failure and heart attack

• Neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and muscular dystrophy

• Orthopedic problems, including hip fractures and replacements

• Pulmonary (breathing) conditions

• Sports injuries

• Spinal cord injury

• Stroke

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

• Workplace injuries

Our inpatient and outpatient programs at St. Mary Medical Center provide:

• Physical therapy to help improve strength and mobility

• Occupational therapy to support daily activities and independence

• Speech and language therapy to address communication or swallowing concerns

• Pain management services, such as medicines, injections, therapies and counseling

We also offer specialized therapy programs, including: 

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Hand therapy

• Pain management

• Pulmonary rehabilitation

• Stroke rehabilitation

Your care team will recommend services based on your condition and recovery goals. Depending on your needs, you also have access to: 

• Body mechanics training

• Fall risk reduction services

• Hand and wrist therapy

• Vestibular rehabilitation (to help manage dizziness and balance issues

Rehabilitation therapy can help people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, injury, illness or a hospital stay. It also supports individuals managing chronic conditions that affect movement, balance, speech or daily tasks. Therapy focuses on helping patients rebuild strength and confidence, safely return to everyday activities and improve overall quality of life.

The inpatient and outpatient therapy programs at St. Mary Medical Center deliver services to help patients recovering from a wide range of conditions, from spinal cord injuries and stroke to sports injuries and arthritis.

Understanding your personal stroke risk factors can help you make informed decisions about your health and when to seek care. Our online stroke health questionnaire guides you through a few simple questions and provides personalized insights about your potential risk factors to help inform a conversation with your health care provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate.

Complete the stroke health questionnaire

At your first visit, your therapist will review your medical history, current symptoms and recovery goals. A physical, occupational or speech therapist may assess strength, movement, balance or communication skills, depending on your needs. Together, you’ll develop a personalized therapy plan and discuss what to expect during future sessions. Your therapist will also share tips to support progress between visits.

Inpatient rehabilitation is provided to patients who need intensive therapy and medical support while staying at a rehabilitation center or hospital. Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to receive therapy during scheduled visits while continuing to live at home. Your St. Mary Medical Center care team will recommend the appropriate level of rehabilitation based on your condition, recovery goals and medical needs. Both options focus on helping patients regain function and independence.

The length of rehabilitation therapy depends on your condition, goals and progress. Some patients need only a few weeks of therapy, while others may benefit from longer-term care. Your therapist will regularly evaluate your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to help you achieve the best possible results.

Referral requirements depend on your health insurance plan and the type of therapy you need. Some plans allow direct access to rehabilitation therapy, while others require a referral from a physician. Our therapy team can help answer referral questions and assist with scheduling your appointment.

Many major health insurance plans cover rehabilitation therapy services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Coverage details may vary based on your plan, diagnosis and whether you receive inpatient or outpatient services. Our staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your first visit.