Physical therapy assists individuals in improving mobility, strength, range of movement and overall function following an illness, injury, surgery, or episode of pain. With hands-on techniques, movement training, and specific exercise instruction, patients learn to function and move safely and correctly. When pain relieving treatments are needed, they are used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to get patients moving again. Physical therapy is provided in the hospital setting for acute care and swing bed patients, and at the SMC Wellness Fitness Center for outpatients.
Cookie Pitts Rehabilitation Services Coordinator provides secretarial and support help.
Cory Lewis, PT
Physical Therapist working with a patient at the SMC Wellness/Fitness Center.
PTA assists an inpatient at the hospital
Speech Therapy
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is often treats individuals with acquired or developmental deficits that impact communication, swallowing or cognitive function. The SLP can help to improve the patient's memory and organizational and communication skills. Children who need speech therapy above what is offered through the schools are also treated on an outpatient basis. Service include modified barium swallows to determine specific swallowing deficits and recommend treatment choices.
Sean Curran, MS, CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist working with an outpatient
Occupational Therapy
Skilled occupational therapy utilizes functional and meaningful tasks such as self-care, homemaking and leisure activities to improve physical and psychological function. It is through such activities that patients gain strength, balance, self esteem and self confidence; sometimes without even realizing they are getting "therapy".
Angela Lautzenheiser Occupational Therapist working with a patient
Two Locations to Serve You
Shoshone Medical Center 25 Jacobs Gulch Kellogg, Idaho (208) 784-1221
SMC Wellness / Fitness Center 204 Oregon St. Kellogg, Idaho (208) 784-7017 ext. 500
