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Christian Hospital 11133 Dunn Road St. Louis, Missouri 63136 USA phone -- 314.653.5000 facsimile -- 314.653.4130 President -- Ron McMullen

Graham Medical Center
1150 Graham Road
Suites 104 and 106
Florissant, Missouri 63031  USA
Phone -- 314.953.6090
Fax -- 314.953.6903
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Physical Therapy  |  Occupational Therapy  | Speech Therapy
Day Rehabilitation  |  Community Programs

Conditions Treated

• Amputations (upper and lower)
• Arthritis/Fibromyalgia
• Back and Neck Pain/Injuries
• Balance Difficulty
• Bone and Joint Pain and Stiffness
• Carpal Tunnel
• Cognitive Deficits (Head and spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke)
• Developmental Delays
• Diabetes-Related Conditions
• Hand Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Fractures
• Incontinence
• Joint Replacement
• Language and Speech Deficits
• Lymphedema
• Memory, Reasoning, Calculation and Judgment Deficits
• Oncology Diseases
• Orthopedic Injuries
• Pain (acute and chronic)
• Parkinson's Disease
• Post-Surgical Recovery
• Pulmonary Disease
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Sports Injuries
• Sprains/Strains
• Stroke
• Swallowing Difficulties
• Tendonitis/Bursitis
• Work-Related Injuries

Physical Therapy Services
For patients of all ages diagnosed with orthopedic, neurological and medical conditions

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday

Individualized one-on-one therapy, including:

• Manual Therapy
• Strengthening, Conditioning and Stretching Exercises
• Spine and Joint Mobilization
• Lymphedema
• Incontinence Treatment

A physical therapy patient exercises on the Swiss Ball.

Occupational Therapy

Lymphedema Treatment

For patients of all ages who are diagnosed with orthopedic,
neurological and medical conditions

Hours by Appointment

Therapeutic Modalities

• Custom Splinting
• Hand Therapy
• Lymphedema Treatment
• Visual-Perceptual Driver Assessments

Specialized Equipment

• BTE Work Simulator II
• Greenleaf Hand Evaluation System
• Fluidotherapy Unit
• Porto-Clinic Glare Driver's Simulator

Speech Language Pathology
For adults with deficits in speech, language, voice dysphagia and cognition

Hours by Appointment

Videofluoroscopy is available at nearby Northwest Healthcare Department of Radiology.

Day Rehabilitation
For adults requiring more than  one type of therapy due to multiple orthopedic trauma, stroke, joint replacement, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, cancer, post-surgical recovery, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hours by Appointment

The Day Rehabilitation Center simulates the home environment with a laundry center, kitchen, dining area and bedroom. Ambulatory and functioning skills -- such as money management -- are improved with visits to grocery stores, library, malls, bowling alleys and parks (weather permitting). Patients have access to equipment at the Physical Therapy Gym. Transportation to and from the Day Rehabilitation Center in a 14-passenger, wheelchair-accessible van is available. Half-day and full-day programs are available.

The Day Rehabilitation Center van is wheelchair-accessible.

Community Programs
Several programs are offered to the community; most are led by a licensed professional.
A physician release is required except for Arthritis Support Group.

Arthritis Support Group 
(Free, no physician release needed)
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., third Wednesday of the month
Graham Medical Center
1150 Graham Rd., Suite 104
Florissant, MO 63031
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For more information, call 314.953.6831.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class -- A six-week exercise program for people with arthritis that increases joint flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength
Participants learn principles of joint protection, stress and pain management, and relaxation techniques to help control pain.

Fee: $25
Class size: 10-20

Arthritis Self-Help Course -- A six-week course for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that educates about basic joint anatomy, medication, exercise, joint protection/energy conservation, stress and pain management, and relaxation techniques

Fee: $35
Class size: 20

Bone Up -- A six-week course that teaches people with osteoporosis about joint protection, body mechanisms and exercise

Fee $35
Class size: 20

BREATHE -- A one-hour class that meets twice-weekly for six weeks to improve respiratory endurance, joint flexibility, muscle strength, balance, posture and coordination for patients with breathing limitations

Monday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon
Fee: $30
Class size: 12-15

Fitness Center -- Available to discharged patients and members of the community
An initial equipment orientation and ongoing supervision is provided. 

Fees: 

• $40 for first month; $25 for subsequent months
• Relatives in same household when accompanying participant: $60 for first month; $20 for subsequent months
• Christian Hospital employees and volunteers: $30 for first month; $20 for subsequent months

SHAPE: Senior Health And Physical Exercise -- A one-hour class for those 55 and older that meets twice-weekly for eight weeks to incorporate flexibility, strengthening and aerobic exercise to improve mobility, endurance and coordination 

Fee: $35
Class size: 20

Class Schedule:

• Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Monday and Thursday, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
  

Facilities

• The Day Rehabilitation Center simulates the home environment with a laundry center, kitchen, dining area and bedroom
• The Outpatient Center has access to the gym, which houses nearly two dozen pieces of aerobic and Eagle weight equipment; mats and tables
• Private treatment rooms are available for patients who require cervical or lumbar traction or who need more privacy
• Hip and arm whirlpools are available for wound patients
• Ground-floor access and convenient, designated parking are provided

Medicare and Insurance
Because we provide therapy services for Christian Hospital, we are not under the restrictions of the Medicare cap like some private, free-standing clinics are. We base our care on your need for skilled service rather than on imposed financial limitation. We accept most insurance.

Your First Appointment
Patients are required to have a prescription from a physician, podiatrist or dentist (for TMJ only). Please allow one hour for the initial visit to allow time for a detailed evaluation prior to treatment. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to register. Subsequent appointments are a half-hour in length.

Affiliations
The Physical Therapy Department is affiliated with these schools to provide clinical education:

Maryville University
St. Louis Community College-Meramec
St. Louis University
Southwestern Illinois College
University of Missouri-Columbia
Washington University