Department Rehabilitation

720 South 6th Street, Monticello, Indiana 47960
p:(574) 583.3503 f:(574) 583.3062

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology

MEET THE STAFF
		Didi Robertson, DPT, CKTP Physical Therapist Director			Becky Dunker, BA, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
		Natalie Hodgen, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant			Sara Peters, OTR Occupational Therapist
		Elizabeth Busch, CCC-SLP Speech Therapist			Erin Siegle Zarse, OTR-PRN Occupational Therapist
		Joan Fraser Secretary/Rehab Aide			Tonya Payne Rehab Aide

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical Therapists evaluate and treat patients with a focus on mobility, strengthening, endurance, function, pain management & healing.

Service Areas
Inpatient Swingbed Outpatient Home Health (574) 584.1776
Common Diagnoses/Subspecialties
Orthopedic Surgical - arthroscopies, spinal surgeries Orthopedic Non-Surgical - hip, knee, foot, shoulder, back... Neurologic Conditions - balance, stroke, multiple sclerosis Sports Injuries - sprains, strains, ACL repair Work Related Injuries - herniated disc, back pain, and overuse injuries Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions Cardiac Rehabilitation - phase III & IV Pulmonary Conditions - asthma, COPD, pneumonia Geriatric Conditions - weakness, balance, arthritis, gait disturbance Wound Care Aquatic Therapy

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapists (OT) work with patients of all ages with a focus on independence in self-care, work & leisure activities. OT's facilitate upper extremety function, mobility skills for home & daily tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing & grooming.

Service Areas

• Inpatient
• Swingbed
• Outpatient
• Home Health (574) 584.1776

Common Diagnoses/Subspecialties

• Splinting/Hand Rehabilitation
• Shoulder/Elbow Rehabilitation
• Neurologic Rehabilitation - Stroke
• Orthopedics
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Adaptive Equipment Recommendations (tub bench, grab bars, sock aid...)
• Activities of Daily Living Instruction (dressing, bathing, preparing meals...)

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Older Driver Safety
Backpack Awareness
Work & Leisure (Carpal Tunnel, Gardening, Healthy Computing,...)
Specific Conditions (Alsheimers, Arthritis, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia,...)
Adults & Aging (Fall Prevention, Low Vision, Older Drivers,...)
Children & Youth (ADHD, Handwriting, OT in Schools,...)
Mental health (Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse)

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

Service Areas

• Inpatient
• Swingbed
• Outpatient
• Home Health (574) 584.1776
• First Steps

Common Diagnoses/Subspecialties

• Articulation & Language Disorders (auditory processing, developmental delay, cleft palate)
• Stuttering Disorders
• Voice Disorders
• Neurologic Speech-Language Disorders (stroke, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, dysarthnia, apraxia, cognitive communication deficits)
• Swallowing Disorders (bedside swallow, modified barium swallow)

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