Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
Some health issues can cause temporary or permanent changes in your ability to move, communicate or go about daily life. Rehabilitation and therapy services from Trinity Health Michigan can lessen their impact.
We deliver outpatient therapy and inpatient rehabilitation with a personalized touch. Our whole-person approach enables more patients to return to the activities they care about most.
Therapy and Rehabilitation: Why Choose Us?
Trinity Health Michigan is the new brand identity of Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. It also includes all our Michigan-based medical groups and continuing care facilities and services.
We have been delivering physical, occupational and speech therapy to our Southeast and West Michigan community for decades. And we continue to raise the bar for excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
At each appointment, you’ll find experienced, caring therapists who give you the extra attention you deserve. We work with specialists across the Trinity Health Michigan system to tailor therapies to your needs. Our coordinated approach means you don’t have to worry about the small details of your care. Instead, you can focus on getting better.
Our Outpatient Therapy and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation and therapy services at Trinity Health Michigan include:
Physical Therapy
Licensed physical therapists develop personalized programs to help you regain strength, flexibility and range of motion. We deliver gentle care that minimizes discomfort to stiff or swollen tissue. Our services also include helping you safely transition back to daily activities and teaching you how to lower the risk of re-injury.
In addition, some physical therapists completed special training to help people get relief from complex conditions. These include balance issues and pelvic floor disorders that affect bladder and bowel control. Some of our services are not widely available. Read more about physical therapy.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps people with life-limiting illnesses or injuries make the most of their abilities. Compassionate therapists take time to get to know you and learn about the everyday tasks that are most important to you. We then deliver therapies that give you the best chances of managing them.
Care may include learning to use devices that help you walk, eat and bathe. We also offer specialized services that include driving assessments and low vision therapy. These services help you safely navigate your world, so you can feel confident getting around on your own. Get more information about occupational therapy.
Speech Therapy
Experienced speech therapists teach you new techniques for using your voice when neurologic and medical conditions affect your ability to speak. We frequently care for people with head and neck cancer, Alzheimer’s and stroke. Our services include assessments and treatments for people who are having difficulty swallowing.
Speech therapy also includes techniques for expressing yourself when words do not come easily. We offer cognitive training and language therapy to address deficits in areas of the brain that help you communicate. Find out more about speech therapy.
Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation (Rehab)
Many patients get better with outpatient rehab services. For severe illnesses or injuries, you may benefit from inpatient rehabilitation.
Trinity Health Michigan has six inpatient rehabilitation units, and extend services to the outpatient setting throughout our Michigan service areas. When it’s safe to leave the hospital, our team makes your transition to outpatient care as smooth as possible. Care coordinators explain the next steps of treatment, which often include outpatient rehabilitation.
Your provider may recommend outpatient rehab after a sickness or injury. This means you'll get one or more types (occupational, physical or speech) of therapy at a rehab clinic or facility. The goal of this rehab is to help you heal and get back to your everyday activities. And while many patients get better with outpatient rehab services, for severe illness or injuries, inpatient rehabilitation may be needed.
Learn more about inpatient rehabilitation options.
Learn more about our outpatient services.
Support Services
We deliver whole-person care that considers your emotional, spiritual and practical needs. Our extended care team includes:
- Social workers who regularly help patients address care-related challenges, including insurance coverage, transportation and getting time off work
- Chaplains who provide spiritual care, including comfort, hope and prayer. You can access these services even if you are not active in your faith
- Palliative care providers who regularly help patients and families navigate care decisions and coordinate advanced pain management therapies