Kettering Heights Post Acute
Rehabilitation & Therapy Services
Short-Term Rehab & Therapy
Our physical, occupational, and speech therapists help patients rebuild strength, develop functional mobility, and perform activities of daily living for a successful return home. We also offer outpatient therapy at our in-house rehab gym for those that have transitioned home.
While participating in outpatient therapy with Kettering Heights, you can carry on with all your normal routines and hobbies while still receiving a highly personalized therapy experience.
Whether you’re recovering from an illness, surgery, or major medical event, Kettering Heights Post Acute is committed to helping you rebuild strength, restore confidence, and regain independence at your own pace.
Physical Therapy (PT)
What is the goal of physical therapy?
Our physical therapy team works to help residents reach their highest level of independence.
How does physical therapy work at Kettering Heights?
In the physical therapy programs at Kettering Heights, we use methods like massage, exercise, and stretching to help restore and even increase mobility and comfortability. Using personalized benchmarks and milestones, we’ll help you track your progress and see the improvements you make throughout the recovery process.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
What is the goal of occupational therapy?
Our occupational therapists help residents master tasks essential for daily living while maximizing their independence safely.
What types of skills will I improve?
- bathing
- dressing
- eating
- cooking
Kettering Heights’ occupational therapy program helps you retain your independence and ensures that you can continue to go about your day-to-day activities as smoothly as possible. Through different targeted exercises and practices, you’ll recover and retain your ability to carry out tasks that may have become challenging.
Speech Therapy
What is the goal of speech therapy?
Our speech therapists assess and help restore abilities in the areas of communication, swallowing, and cognition.
Skills range from:
- strengthening chewing and swallowing
- improving speech
- voice clarity
- comprehension
What are the benefits of speech therapy?
Through speech therapy, you can regain and improve your ability to communicate. Through both exercises regarding the physical aspect of speech, as well as mental exercises focusing on memory, comprehension, and thought formation, the Kettering Heights team will help you regain your confidence in your communication.
