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Rehabilitation

What is Rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation is a process by which a person suffering from an injury, disorder or other condition improves or restores his or her ability to function. Treatment may include exercises that address physical or mental capabilities.

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Services

Catholic Health's rehabilitation experts work closely with your physician to assist in your quick and safe recovery.

Click on the links to the left or below for information on the wide range of Buffalo area rehab services offered at Catholic Health.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy helps individuals recover from orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and neurological disorders.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on daily living tasks, such as dressing or cooking, and is often used in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, stroke, mental illness or mental retardation.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy addresses voice problems and conditions.

Specialty Services

• Aquatic Therapy – treats patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological and musculoskeletal impairments or injuries and makes use of exercises in water
• Cardiac Rehabilitation – treats patients recovering from heart attack, bypass surgery and other heart conditions
• Golf Injury Treatment and Prevention Program – assesses patients’ golf swing and focuses on strength, balance, flexibility and endurance
• Hand Therapy – treats hand and upper extremity injuries
• Industrial Rehab and Functional Testing – helps injured workers return to work safely and teaches injury prevention techniques
• Myofascial and CranioSacral Therapy – uses massage to treat the fascial system and craniosacral system 
• Neuro-rehabilitation – treats impairments relating to the nerves or nervous system
• Pelvic Pain/Incontinence Management – reduces pelvic pain
• Performance Enhancement
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation – designed for people with chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic bronchitis
• Stroke Rehabilitation – aids stroke patients in their recovery
• Vestibular Therapy – treats vestibular, or inner ear, disorders that cause dizziness or balance problems
• Wound Management – aids in the wound healing process

Sports Outreach Program 

AthletiCare’s Sports Outreach program provides Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) to over 20 area high schools and colleges throughout the region. If injured, students receive immediate assessment and treatment on site.

Athletes of all ages have access to our Performance Enhancement Program (PEP), which aids athletes in improving agility, speed, strength and more.