Titusville Area Hospital Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Services
The Titusville Area Hospital (TAH) physical therapy department is involved
with evaluating and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular
systems. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximum functional
independence to each patient. The treatments promote the ability to move,
reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. The basic goals
of physical therapy are to:
- Relieve pain and discomfort
- Regain movement and promote feeling
- Restore function to the injured body part
- Rebuild confidence and motivate patients to work toward recovery
- Help people adapt to any permanent physical changes
Treatments & Objectives
For optimal results, we use the latest manual treatments and positive motivational
techniques to get you back doing the things you love after an injury or
illness. This combination of hands-on treatment and compassionate care
eases your discomfort and speeds your recovery.
Your treatment is completely customized to your specific needs and tailored
to achieve long-lasting results.
We offer comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation in the following areas:
- Balance problems
- Post-surgery rehab for all joints
- Sprains and strains of all joints
- Neck and back pain
- Herniated disc
- Joint pain
- Chronic pain
- Pregnancy back pain
- Poor balance
- Injuries from automobile accidents
- Arthritis
- Gait training
- Headaches
The department also offers:
- Treatment for dizziness and balance problems
- Treatment of neuromuscular disorders
- Treatment for pain syndromes
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Aquatic therapy
- Physical Rehabilitation
Treatment from orthopedic to neurologic conditions including post-surgical
are also offered:
- Hand injuries, tendon repairs, carpal tunnel and tendonitis
- Back injuries, sprains / strains, post-surgical and herniated / bulge disc
- Tendonitis, bursitis and other inflammatory processes
- Muscular injuries, sprains and strains
- Fractures
- Nerve injuries
Unique Services
TAH Physical Therapy is the only facility in Titusville that offers aquatic
therapy. The therapeutic pool is kept between 90-94 degrees for not only
your comfort, but also because this range reaches the ideal temperature
for therapeutic benefits by drawing the blood into target tissues. This
increased blood flow delivers needed oxygen and nutrients and removes
cell waste. The warmth also relaxes tense muscles, decreases muscle spasm,
relieves pain, and can increase range of motion. Our pool also provides
an underwater treadmill for initial ambulatory exercises, therapeutic
jets for pain relief and muscle relaxation, as well as an adjustable current
jet which allows for higher level exercises.
A transition program from in-patient therapy to out-patient therapy is
another unique feature that is offered. If you are hospitalized at Titusville
Area Hospital, your established therapy regimen will be continued in the
out-patient setting. The same highly trained therapist may even be treating
you as an out-patient.
After your therapy is complete, you can join the F.I.T. (Functional Independent
Training) program at TAH Physical Therapy. This program allows you to
continue regaining strength and endurance on equipment that you are familiar
with for a monthly fee of $30. The trained staff will also be available
to assist you if you have any questions.
Direct Access
TAH physical therapy also offers direct access. This allows a physical
therapist to evaluate and treat a patient without a referral from a doctor.
It is covered by medical insurance the same as physical therapy with a
refferal from a doctor. It simply allows you to come in for treatment
sooner, if you need to. The information from your physical therapy evaluation
is sent to your primary care physician so he/she can be kept informed
of your treatment and be part of the rehab team.
Hours & Contact Information
Our outpatient rehab program accepts most insurance types. Typically you
will be seen the next business day when you schedule your appointment.
In certain cases, pre-authorization may be required before the therapy
can begin. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
and 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Call 814-827-8766 to schedule
an appointment.
Medical Minute with Stephen Kriner, MPT, ATC – Sports Injuries