Physical Therapy Services

Physical therapists provide evaluations, rehabilitation and treatment for a variety of acute and chronic conditions for hospitalized and ambulatory patients of all ages. The goals in physical therapy are to educate and assist you in achieving an optimal level of independence and function, and to promote your health and rehabilitation.

A physician's referral is required to begin therapy services.

Specialty Programs

Participants with a variety of diagnoses can benefit from our comprehensive physical therapy treatments:

Amputation/prosthetics
Burns
Cancer
Facial nerve damage
Lymphedema
Neurological concerns
Orthopaedics/musculoskeletal injuries
Osteoporosis
Pelvic floor conditions
Spine disorders
Sports rehabilitation
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
Vestibular system/balance
Wound management

Additionally, Loyola's physical therapists provide services for adults trying to return to their workplace following an accident, injury or medical condition:

Functional capacity evaluations
Work conditioning

Treatment Techniques

Our programs emphasize an individualized approach with tailored treatments. Your treatment may include:

Balance and coordination training
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Conditioning and endurance activities
Facilitation of normal movement
Gait analysis and training
Neuromuscular re-education
Pain management
Patient and family education
Prosthetic training
Range of Motion (ROM)
Strengthening
Wound care management

Pediatric Treatment Techniques

Both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services for children are provided through the Ronald McDonald® Children's Hospital of Loyola University Medical Center. Caring for children offers unique challenges. Treatments may include:

Assistive device evaluations and training
Coordination and balance training
Fabrication of foot orthotics
Facilitation of normal movement/gross motor skills
Gait analysis and training
Inhibitive/serial casting
Measuring and fitting of lower body compression garments
ROM and strengthening
Wheelchair fittings

Contact Us

For an appointment or for more information about Physical Therapy Services, call (888) LUHS-888.