Rehabilitation Services

Pulaski Memorial Hospital offers a variety of services to meet your rehabilitation needs. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and specialties, including Vestibular Rehabilitation and Lymphedema management.

Contact Information:

• Phone: (574) 946-2157
• Fax: (574) 946-2110

Department Hours:

Reception Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Treatment Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

In addition to our clinic in Winamac, we also have therapy space in Francesville. Therapy hours are by appointment only. For more information about services in Francesville, please call our main office at (574) 946-2157.

How to prepare for your first appointment:

Before your first appointment, if able, please fill out the Health Questionnaire found here, and bring the completed form with you to your visit. Also, bring your I.D., insurance card and therapy prescription/order. Please arrive 15minutes prior to your appointment to fill out additional paperwork.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists examine each person and then develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Therapists evaluate your movement potential and help individuals maximize their quality of life through treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation.

• Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation of neck, back, hips, knees and ankle.
• Neurological Conditions/Stroke
• Work-Related Injuries
• Back and Neck Pain
• Athletic Injuries
• Amputee Training
• Pain relieving modalities including ultrasound, electronical stimulation, manual therapy, and traction
• Lymphedema Management
• Vestibular Rehab (treatment of dizziness and positional changes and balance)

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a treatment designed to help people adapt in relation to injuries, illnesses, disabilities, and pain that may make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks. Anyone struggling with job tasks, self-care, household chores, or movement and/or strength can benefit from occupational therapy and the tools it provides.

Occupational therapy is provided for out-patient, in patient and Swing Bed settings for a broad range of conditions such as:

• Pre and Post Surgery Treatment of Dysfunctions of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder
• Custom Fabricated Splints for the Upper Extremity
• Self-Care and Activities of Daily Living
• Education for Home Modification or Adaptation
• Adaptive Equipment Training and Education
• Treat arthritic conditions of the upper extremities

Speech Therapy

Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They also treat clients who have problems swallowing. Speech therapy is provided for out-patient, in-patient, and Swing Bed Settings for a broad range of conditions including:

• Treatment of Speech, Language, Cognitive, Swallowing Disorders
• Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders
• Aphasia
• Dysarthria
• Voice
• Language
• Cognition (Memory and Problem Solving)
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Articulation
• Fluency (Stuttering)
• Modified Barium Swallow (Cookie Swallow)

Lymphedema Management

Lymphedema therapy focuses on relieving swelling in the arms and legs by moving lymphatic fluid out of the affected limbs. It can also prevent additional swelling. Treatments include:

• Manual Lymph Drainage
• Compression Therapy
• Remedial Exercises
• Skin Care