December 2008
December 2008: Rehabilitation

Brett Wagner receives treatment for a wound on his foot. He is one of more than 20,000 patients who come to Park Nicollet Rehabilitation Services each year. Park Nicollet’s physical, speech and occupational therapists help patients recover from all kinds of debilitating conditions and injuries. While they have different specialties, they share a common goal: to help patients regain strength and independence, and resume the tasks and activities they enjoy.

 

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Healing a bear of a wound

As a patient at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital wound care, Brett Wagner benefits from the latest technology and treatments, which help heal his foot wounds and prevent new wounds from forming. He also appreciates the warm, personable care.

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Technology improves wound treatment

With state-of-the-art technology, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital wound care offers some of the best treatment in the Twin Cities.

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Innovative program eases back pain

Park Nicollet physical therapists put research into practice by using a program that streamlines treatment of acute low back pain. Of the patients who qualify, more than 90 percent find relief. Learn more about this effective approach and who is eligible.

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Rehabilitating hands, restoring lifestyles

An injured hand can interfere with nearly every aspect of life. In most cases, healing is a two step process. First, a hand surgeon treats the underlying cause, and then a hand therapist oversees every aspect of the healing process.

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When dizziness strikes, therapy restores balance

Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors. Many times, these sensations are caused by disorders in the inner ear. Learn about the most common balance disorders and how they can be treated.

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Fine-tuning your voice

Healthy vocal cords are vital for everyday communication — and, in some cases, they are necessary for certain jobs. Find out what causes common voice disorders and how they can be prevented and treated.

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