Rehabilitation Services in Costa Mesa, California
Following a significant illness or surgical procedure, rehabilitation is an essential part of the journey toward recovery. At Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center, our in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists provide therapy seven days a week. Collaborating closely with our nursing staff and each patientās physician, our therapists address general weakness, neuro-muscular deficits, decreased mobility, trauma, and post-surgical recovery. They tailor custom recovery programs to meet each patientās unique strengths and needs.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy team aims to help residents achieve their highest functional level of independence. Focusing on identifying and rehabilitating physical impairments and pain, as well as preventing future injuries, our experienced physical therapists develop individualized treatment programs based on thorough evaluations. The goal is to ensure safety and enhance functionality in various areas, including:
- Increasing strength and mobility in the body and lower extremities
- Enhancing motor control for stroke survivors
- Improving coordination, balance, and walking ability following fractures
- Boosting overall strength, range of motion, and endurance
- Managing pain
- Teaching proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- Promoting safety awareness for residentsā well-being
Occupational Therapy
Our professional occupational therapists use task-directed activities to treat residents whose functional abilities, daily activities, and independence have been affected by illness, injury, or aging. Occupational therapy helps residents adapt to their social and physical environments by mastering essential daily living tasks. Our therapists assist residents with conditions such as arthritis and those who have difficulty with activities like bathing and dressing. They also support residents with impaired vision and/or hearing to function effectively in their environment. Areas of treatment include:
- Functional independence in activities such as eating, bathing, toileting, homemaking, and cooking
- Maintaining wellness through dressing and grooming
- Preventing further disability through home assessments, modifications, and adaptive equipment
- Increasing safety awareness
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapists provide interventions to assess and restore abilities in communication, swallowing, and cognition. Treatment programs are designed to assist residents affected by stroke, brain injury, dementia, and other neurological disorders. Our professionals also work with residents suffering from hearing impairments, respiratory illnesses, and complex medical conditions. Areas of treatment focus include:
- Improving speech and voice clarity
- Enhancing comprehension and verbal expression
- Improving chewing and swallowing abilities
- Maximizing cognitive language skills such as memory, problem-solving, and abstract reasoning
- Educating and training residents and their families/caregivers to manage ongoing communication, cognition, and swallowing difficulties
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Centerās goal is to guide you or your loved one through a successful rehabilitation journey, promoting optimal health and well-being. Contact us today to learn more about our rehabilitation services in Costa Mesa, California.