Specialty Therapies
Individualized treatments and therapy services for specialized conditions
Our goal is to provide patients with quality direct care and the best possible individualized therapy services. These treatment options include general therapy with a special focus on pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation/balance as well as many other therapies.
Specialty treatments include
Physical and occupational therapists work together at our Back-to-Work Center to help injured employees return to the workplace. Our work conditioning/hardening programs are individually tailored to each client’s needs, employing the simulation devices, exercise programs and body mechanics education. Our therapists perform functional capacity evaluations in order to evaluate the client's physical tolerance ability if requested by a physician.
The Golf Performance Program at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy offers a comprehensive health and wellness approach to local golfers, of any age and skill level, to achieve their goals. The program includes screenings, injury evaluations, rehabilitation and fitness programs centered around each specific player.
TPI (Titlest Performance Institute) is the premier certification program in the country dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing and led by certified physical therapists.
TPI used over a decade of data from players at all levels, including, amateur and PGA tour professionals, to develop its own teaching program designed for professional golf instructors, medical practitioners and fitness trainers to help players achieve the most efficient golf swing.
The Golf Performance Program is available at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy clinic, located at 209 Rec Plex Drive in O’Fallon. For more information or an appointment, call 618-624-3668.
This is not a golf lesson or golf instruction.
TPI (Titlest Performance Institute) is the premier certification program in the country dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing and led by certified physical therapists.
TPI used over a decade of data from players at all levels, including, amateur and PGA tour professionals, to develop its own teaching program designed for professional golf instructors, medical practitioners and fitness trainers to help players achieve the most efficient golf swing.
The Golf Performance Program is available at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy clinic, located at 209 Rec Plex Drive in O’Fallon. For more information or an appointment, call 618-624-3668.
This is not a golf lesson or golf instruction.
Our occupational therapy team treats patients of all ages who have sustained a hand or arm injury. Splints for upper extremity can be fabricated by our therapists. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is available for specialized hand injury cases.
Intramuscular Dry Needling is a highly effective, targeted treatment for pain reduction. Dry needling uses thin filiform needles inserted into muscular trigger points to help relieve pain and improve range of motion. The procedure allows the therapist to reach tissues otherwise not within reach during other methods of physical therapy.
For more information or an appointment, call 618-624-3668.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital offers specialized services to treat lymphedema, chronic swelling or tightness in the arms, legs, or trunk. Our therapists treat lymphedema in numerous ways including compressions bandaging and manual lymph drainage. The patient also receives education and information on exercises as well as care for skin and nails.
Our Low Vision program helps visually impaired patients learn to use their limited eyesight more effectively in daily life.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospitals swallowing disorders clinic offers state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Teaming speech language pathologists and radiologists together, we are able to provide comprehensive diagnosis of swallowing disorders using the latest in X-ray technology. Based on the diagnosis, the swallowing clinic can create a treatment program designed to the patient’s specific swallowing deficit. Our team of speech language pathologists are trained in the latest swallowing treatment methods including VitalStim, Pharyngeal Strengthening Exercises and Thermal Tactile Stimulation.
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital offers specialized services to treat vestibular disorders. Our therapists are trained in canalith repositioning maneuvers to treat BPPV. The therapists also treat balance, vision stability, and symptoms of dizziness to improve mobility and function.