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Convenient outpatient services at Grundy
County Memorial Hospital include physical,
occupational and speech therapy. Therapy
Manager Jeff Nolder, MSPT, MHA, works with
patients of all ages, including young people
who have had sports injuries.
IF
you’re recovering from an illness
or injury, or living with a medical
condition that’s slowing you down,
you may need help to get moving
again.
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
(GCMH) Therapy Manager Jeff
Nolder, MSPT, MHA, says that in ad-
dition to helping people move more
easily, physical and occupational ther-
apy visits can improve function, de-
crease pain and help avoid long-term
disability. He also says that in addition
to treatment time, education is a large
part of the therapy experience.
“Our aim is to return you to good
health while empowering you with
the information you need so you can
maintain it,” Nolder says.
Physical therapy
can help at any age
Nolder says that the GCMH ther-
apy team puts its years of knowledge
and skills to use in many different
situations and with people of all ages.
“Right now we’re caring for
people ages 10 to 90,” he says. “Our
therapists excel at taking the time
to listen to patients—whether it’s
pulling up an x-ray and answer-
ing their questions, or providing
them with at-home stretching and
strengthening exercises.”
Teaming up for your health
The six members of the GCMH
therapy team regularly play a variety
of roles in returning people to good
health, including:
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Teaching young athletes ways to
reduce overuse injuries.
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Helping strengthen limbs weak-
ened by stroke so that a person can
walk again and regain as much inde-
pendence as possible.
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Developing a fitness program for
older adults with arthritis that en-
ables them to continue to take part
in their favorite activities.
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Rehabilitating people after ortho-
pedic surgery, including total joint
replacement.
A therapist can get you moving in
the right direction, which can make a
real difference in your quality of life.
Ask your medical provider if physical
therapy is a good option for you.
For an appointment, call
319-824-5097
.
P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y
Helping you get back
on your feet
When you select Grundy
County Memorial Hospital
Outpatient Services for your
family’s health care needs,
you’ll receive high-quality care
in a friendly and welcoming
environment. Here’s what
you won’t see: heavy traffic,
parking problems or a long
wait before your appointment.
WI NTER 2017