Year in Review
Renovations and an expansion of the Physical Therapy gym at Polk Medical Center resulted in the ability for more patients to use the space at the same time while using a variety of therapy equipment. The expansion includes private areas for one-on-one auditory and speech therapy, areas for physical therapy and space for occupational therapy patients to practice activities of daily living, including a working kitchen where patients can prepare hot meals and a working laundry room where patients can practice washing, drying, folding or hanging clothes. The gym project also includes office space for Rehabilitation Services staff. “The enlarged facility gives patients the opportunity to practice adaptive techniques using adaptive equipment in a realistic setting,” said Rehabilitation Services Program Leader Beth Dorsey. Adaptive techniques and equipment are processes and tools that can help patients with compromised mobility or function continue to live independently. These may include walkers or canes and items such as poles with grips on them that enable patients to reach items on shelves or at the back of a counter. Polk Expands Physical Therapy Gym and Activity Space
The $246,000 project, which was completed in Spring 2017, also includes an expansion of the activities room on the hospital's West Wing, allowing for more classes and activities for patients in Polk's Sub-acute Rehabilitation program.
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