Physical Therapy

We provide in-depth individualized evaluations and treatment plans. From joint replacements and recovering from surgery to sports injuries, we can help you get back into action. The rehabilitation services team is comprised of a highly trained dedicated staff with individuals from a wide range of disciplines.

Physical Therapy helps patients improve their strength, mobility and function so they can have independent, productive and satisfying lifestyles. Physical therapy works by maximizing quality of life and movement potential through a number of different treatment options.

Treatment Focus

Inpatient Physical Therapy focuses on returning patients to prior level of function. We work to maximize the patient’s strength, mobility and safety with exercise programs, ambulation training, transfer training, balance training, bed mobilityand positioning. Inpatient Physical Therapy works with a multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations for a discharge plan (need for short term rehab, acute rehab, home care, etc).  We are able to provide a variety of equipment to optimize safety and mobility to allow independence at home.  

Outpatient Physical Therapy focuses on various treatments to get patients back to previous levels of function. Treatment includes therapeutic exercise programs, ambulation training, transfer training, balance and coordination programs, joint and soft tissue mobilization and modalities to improve function as a result of:

Signs/Symptoms/Treatment of Concussions

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

What are signs/symptoms of a concussion?

The following are just some of the signs/symptoms that may occur with a concussion:
•    Appears dazed or stunned
•    Is confused about assignment or position
•    Forgets an instruction
•    Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
•    Moves clumsily
•    Answers questions slowly
•    Loses consciousness (even briefly)
•    Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes
•    Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
•    Can’t recall events after hit or fall
•    Headache or “pressure” in head
•    Nausea or vomiting
•    Balance problems or dizziness
•    Double or blurry vision
•    Sensitivity to light
•    Sensitivity to noise
•    Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
•    Concentration or memory problems
•    Confusion
•    Does not “feel right” or is “feeling down”

What is the proper treatment?

Remove the athlete from play. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating concussions. A progressive rehabilitation program should be followed, supervised by the healthcare professional, to determine when return to play is appropriate.

Massachusetts State Law – Certification Requirements

The state of Massachusetts has passed new regulations addressing Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Activities (105 CMR 201.000). The requirements apply to all public middle and high schools (6-12) subject to the official rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. Annual completion of DPH-approved training is require for all coaches, athletic directors, certified athletic trainers, volunteers, school physicians and school nurses, game officials, marching band directors, parents of athletes and students participating in extracurricular athletics.

Led by a team of Athletic Trainers, Hallmark Health’s Rehabilitation Department is available to your school or group for training sessions on the mechanism of injury, signs, symptoms, management and return to play guideline for athletes with head injuries and concussions. To request a presentation or to find out more information about Hallmark Health’s Concussion Program, please call 781-395-7750.

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Insurance:

We accept most major health insurances, workers compensation claims for industrial accidents and motor vehicle accident cases. You will need a physician prescription for insurance coverage. Call any one of our locations for more information.

Other Rehabilitation Services

The Department of Rehabilitation Services at Hallmark Health provides