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Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation was founded in 1980 by Richard Holzworth and his wife, Mariann, to develop, maintain and restore a person's maximum movement and functional ability, especially when these functions are threatened by aging, injury or disease.
We evaluate the affected region for strength, flexibility, range of motion, and structural integrity in order to establish an interactive strategy that will return you to optimal function. The program is developed with collaboration of the patient, therapist, and when appropriate other medical providers and caregivers.
Saebo
What is the SaeboFlex?
- The SaeboFlex allows the neurologically impaired individuals the ability to incorporate their hand functionally in therapy and at home by supporting the weakened wrist, hand, and fingers. In addition, the SaeboFlex is non-electrically based and is purely mechanical.
- The SaeboFlex positions the wrist and fingers into extension in preparation for functional activities. The user is able to grasp an object by voluntarily flexing his or her fingers. The extension spring system assists in re-opening the hand to release the object.
Why use the SaeboFlex?
- The SaeboFlex will allow patients to immediately begin using their hand functionally in therapy and at home.
- Even individuals up to 20 years post neurological injury can benefit from the SaeboFlex. In addition, the ability to use the hand in therapy or at home has been reported as extremely motivating during the recovery process.
Aquatic Therapy
In 2003, Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation expanded the Hermitage facility to include a new, private, heated therapeutic pool complete with stairs in/out, a hand rail the length of the pool, a separated deep area, and seats with circulating jets, all of which creates a safe, pleasant and stimulating atmosphere for exercise.
The water in the pool is maintained at a temperature of approximately 92 degrees and air temperature at 88 degrees. Programs are designed to meet each patient's individual needs and are supervised by a Physical Therapist.
Michelle Myers and Joyce Young work in the Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation Therapeutic pool where they offer exercise/aerobic classes designed to increase the mobility and energy of arthritic adults.
Michelle Myers earned her exercise science degree from Slippery Rock University and joined the Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation team in 1998.
Joyce Young earned her exercise science degree from Slippery Rock University and has been a member of the Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation team since 2003.
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Performance Enhancement
The Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation Performance Enhancement Program is an individualized, systematic and progressive program that goes beyond traditional strength, conditioning and training techniques. Performance Enhancement improves an athlete's strength, flexibility and endurance with static and dynamic exercises tailored to meet sport-specific demands. The program is designed to identify each athlete's specific goals and needs and then design a regimen to achieve these goals.
The Performance Enhancement program consists of:
- An initial interview to identify the athlete's stated goals, followed by a performance evaluation to objectively quantify athletic skills at inception in order to provide a baseline for measurable improvements.
- Customized exercise and work-out programs tailored to each athlete's individual goals.
- Scheduled follow-up evaluations designed to track and chart the athlete's progress in order to modify or adapt the program as needed.
- Supervision and guidance under the direction of experienced athletes and healthcare professionals.
- Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate varying degrees of participation to meet specific needs.
AFTER Program
The AFTER program, Adults Furthering Their Exercise Routine, was implemented to encourage our patients to continue with a wellness program once they have achieved their goals in physical therapy and no longer need the hands-on attention of a licensed Physical Therapist. The AFTER program is intended to provide the means for former patients to maintain, or even increase, their level of physical fitness and function, and to do so at their own individual pace.
For a modest monthly or quarterly fee, membership in the AFTER program offers unlimited use of the exercise equipment at the facility during normal working hours and access to our skilled professional staff should questions or concerns arise.
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
It has been estimated that 80% of Americans will suffer from low back pain. The majority of these will have recurrent pain and dysfunction. At Penn-Ohio Rehabilitation, spine program therapists first seek to alleviate your acute pain, they address your movement impairments to rehabilitate your spinal injury and decrease your risk for future episodes. The Orthopedic Specialist uses the latest research and effective treatment techniques to restore motion, strength, function, and relieve pain in the musculo-skeletal region.
Gravity Training System- GTS
Saving time, getting a full body workout in just thirty minutes and achieving quick, visible results are just some of the benefits of the Gravity Training System. The GTS engages all muscle groups and encourages functional exercise for any age group by using an individual’s body weight as resistance against gravity. Individual and group gravity sessions are offered at various and convenient times throughout the week.