Our staff are committed to helping patients of all ages regain the independence they desire. We believe the comfort and convenience of rehab services, performed close to home with family, are vital for patients to reach optimal rehabilitation.
Recover more effectively from acute trauma, surgery, congenital conditions, work or sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain, and disease. PVH offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services, including orthopedic, sports injury rehabilitation, neurological care, and geriatric therapy.
The gym includes a full array of cardio and resistive equipment, free weights, and specific areas for balance activities, core strengthening, and stretching. Our facility also includes 8 private treatment rooms where patients are seen in a one-on-one setting for evaluation and treatments. For patients at Penobscot Valley Hospital, physical therapy is available to help with recovery needs.
Our physical therapists use a variety of manual therapy techniques to help patients reach their goals. We also have a complete array of modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, laser, myofascial taping, and mechanical traction to help ease pain and facilitate patient participation in an active treatment program. All patients are evaluated using standardized, objective functional outcome tools and are guided through a treatment program to help them make measurable and meaningful progress toward their goals.
Treatment is coordinated with the patient’s medical team, including primary care physician and specialists.
All patients work with our skilled physical therapists to have exercise programs developed and progressed, at home and the gym when appropriate, so that they can continue with their progress after discharge.
Post-operative patients following joint or spine surgery:
Patients with joint or spine pain seeking conservative management:
Patients with gait or balance disorders:
Patients with Neurologic diagnoses:
Patients with chronic conditions that would benefit from skilled PT intervention due to medical complexity or pain to begin participation in an exercise program and work with a therapist to transition to an independent program for improved health and disease management, including those with:
Patients following fractures or surgical fixation of fractures
Patients with sports-related injuries:
Patients with overuse injuries such as tendonitis and bursitis
Patients with amputation
Our department works to help all patients meet their goals and provide quality, effective care.
Most patients are scheduled within 5 business days of receiving their referral, and post-surgical patients or those in need of an urgent evaluation are typically seen within 2 days if indicated by an MD. Our therapists work with patients to schedule treatments at times convenient to them, with therapist hours from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Occupational therapy empowers individuals to achieve independence in all aspects of their lives. “Occupation” encompasses the activities people engage in to maintain an independent and productive lifestyle.
Our OT services are tailored to each individual, utilizing a variety of tools, techniques, and treatment programs to enhance the ability to perform daily activities. Comprehensive evaluations, standardized functional assessments, and personalized treatment plans are provided to ensure patient success.
At Penobscot Valley Hospital, we provide occupational therapy services for adult and geriatric patients, available both in the hospital and on an outpatient basis.
Patients who can benefit from the skills of an occupational therapist include:
Our professionals specialize in the evaluation, treatment, prevention of communication and its disorders. We address speech and language disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Our staff diagnoses and treats a range of speech issues, including fluency (stuttering), articulation, voice disorders, and language problems such as aphasia and delayed language. We also manage related disorders, including dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Working collaboratively with other rehabilitation specialists and clinical staff, we provide comprehensive care for our patients.
Speech-Language Pathologists provide services to improve communication skills, including:
Some of these therapies may include:
Speech Therapy is also provided at Penobscot Valley Hospital for inpatients.
Location & Contact Info
Our center is located in downtown Lincoln, across from Marden’s. For more information contact the Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
37 Main Street
P.O. Box 368
Lincoln, ME 04457