Outpatient Rehabilitation

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St. Joseph Hospital offers comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services for all ages, including physical, occupational, speech therapy. Our primary goal is to assist our patients in achieving the highest level of function, through skilled one-on-one therapy and utilizing the latest in rehabilitation technologies.

We offer early morning and evening appointments to meet your busy schedule. The length of each treatment session is based on patient need, with most sessions scheduled for 45 minutes.

Outpatient services are available at six locations, including three sites in Nashua, plus others in Hudson, Merrimack and Milford. Referrals to our program are accepted from all physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Each member of the rehabilitation team at St. Joseph Hospital is licensed by the State of New Hampshire Medical Board of Allied Health. Our therapists average 15 years of experience and have advanced training in specialized areas of patient care. Some of these areas include neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics and post-surgical rehabilitation, pediatrics, manual therapy, hand therapy, women’s health, pelvic health, wound care, vestibular disorders and geriatric specialty services.

Programs and Services

Our therapists are proud to provide one-to-one patient care, tailored to meet the specific functional needs and goals of each individual patient in an environment that is supportive, encouraging and patient friendly.

Physical and Occupational Therapies

Get rid of pain, build your strength and increase your range of motion following a debilitating injury or illness. Receive personalized care using the latest treatment methods and technologies.

Aquatic Therapy
Hand Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation Program
Orthopedic/Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Pelvic Health Program for Men and Women
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Lymphedema
Manual and Myofascial Therapy

Arthritis
Athletic Injuries
Back and Neck Injuries
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
Ligament Sprains
Muscle Strains
Osteoporosis

Post-Mastectomy Care
Post-Neurological Event
Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehab
TMJ
Vertigo and Balance Disorders

Speech Therapy Conditions

Our speech-language pathologists assist with treating communication problems and speech disorders.

Conditions Treated

Aphasia
Apraxia
Articulation/Phonological Disorders
Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders

Dysarthria
Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders
Language/Voice Disorders
Voice Disorders

Hand Therapy

Our dedicated hand therapists specialize in treating patients with conditions affecting the hand up to the shoulder. The hand therapist assesses the injured limb and designs a specific treatment program. A variety of treatment techniques are used to help patients recover and return to activities at home and work.

Comprehensive Evaluation
Edema/Swelling Management
Custom Splint Fabrication
Therapeutic Exercises
Sensory Re-Education and/or De-Sensitization

Functional Activities and Activity of Daily Living Skills
Instruction in Use of Adaptive Equipment
Ergonomic Education and Prevention
Functional Capacity Evaluations

Burns
Joint Replacements
Reconstructive Surgeries for Hand and Wrist
Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repairs
Elbow Injuries
Amputations and Replantations
Fractures

Nerve Injuries
Arthritis
Ligamentous Injuries
Work-Related Injuries
Repetitive-Use Injuries
Carpal Tunnel, Epicondylitis, Tendonitis

Neurological Rehabilitation Program

We offer comprehensive treatment for patients who have experienced a neurological event such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, anoxia, tumors, or other neurological diseases or disorders. Our interdisciplinary team of neurological rehabilitation specialists combines physical, occupational and speech therapy with the latest treatment modalities. Their focus is on treating the whole person, returning them to daily life.

Program components

Custom Orthotic and Prosthetic Evaluation
Hand Rehabilitation
Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders
Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training
Work Simulator
Biodex Balance Master
Upper Limb Spasticity
Aquatic Therapy

Neuropsychology Services
Pre-Driving Screenings
Modified Barium Swallowing Studies
Community Reintegration Activities
Spiritual Care Services
Social Services
Financial Assistance Counseling
Support Groups

Orthopedics Rehabilitation Program

Whether it is back to work, back to sports, or back to enjoying life, our rehabilitative specialists can help you recover from injuries or diseases involving your muscles, skeleton and related tissues.

Common conditions treated

Joint Replacements
Reconstructive Surgeries of the Spine and Extremities
Back or Neck Injuries
Athletic Injuries
Muscle Strains
Amputations
Nerve Injuries
Arthritis
Ligamentous Injuries
Work-Related Injuries
Repetitive-Use Injuries
Services offered
Comprehensive Evaluation

Manual Therapy
Wound Care and Scar Management
Edema/Swelling Management
Custom Splint Fabrication
Cast Application and Removal
Custom Brace Fitting
Therapeutic Exercises
Sensory Re-Education and/or De-Sensitization
Functional Activities and Activity of Daily Living Skills
Instruction in Use of Adaptive Equipment
Ergonomic Education and Prevention
Matheson®-Based Functional Capacity Evaluations

Pelvic Health

St. Joseph Hospital offers one of the most comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs in the state for men and women who suffer from disorders associated with the pelvic floor. Our outpatient rehabilitation facilities offer quiet, private treatment rooms and highly trained, professional therapists.

Using a combination of specialized manual techniques, exercise and biofeedback, physical therapy can significantly reduce symptoms and relieve pelvic pain.

Conditions treated

Urinary Incontinence
Difficulty Emptying Bladder or Bowel
Frequent or Urgent Urination
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pelvic Pain

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

We offer a comprehensive program of physical, occupational and speech therapy for children with flexible scheduling to accommodate you and your family’s busy schedules.

Our licensed pediatric therapists will evaluate your child to address strength, flexibility, reflexes, motor and sensory skills and developmental progress. We focus on communication and teamwork with the child, the caretaker and family, the physician and the school to incorporate therapy into everyday activities at home, work, school and play. We are experienced in working within the school system to integrate and transition children to and from school-based therapies as well as acute care and rehabilitation settings.

Balance or Coordination Disorders
Developmental Delay/Failure to Thrive
Gait Abnormalities
Genetic Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Disorders
PDD Spectrum Disorders
Post-Surgical

Postural Syndrome
Sensory Integration Issues
SPICA Cast Removal Program
Sports-Related Injuries
Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
Traumatic Injuries
Vascular Incidents

Pediatric Swallow Evaluations
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Articulation/Phonological Disorders
Apraxia
Dysfluency
Language Disorders
Voice Disorders

Meet Our Team

With six convenient locations, our experienced team is here to meet your needs with early morning and late evening appointments available.

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Programs and Services

Physical and Occupational Therapies

Speech Therapy Conditions

Conditions Treated

Hand Therapy

Neurological Rehabilitation Program

Program components

Orthopedics Rehabilitation Program

Common conditions treated

Pelvic Health

Conditions treated

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

Hours & Locations

Patient Resources

Meet Our Team

Robert Hayes

PT, DPT

Robert Hayes

PT, DPT

Beth Engelsman

PT, DPT

Beth Engelsman

PT, DPT

Colleen Kelly

PT, DPT

Colleen Kelly

PT, DPT

Brian Rutherford

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Brian Rutherford

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Michael Bomberg

PT, DPT

Michael Bomberg

PT, DPT

Denise Soucy Hanson

PT, DPT

Denise Soucy Hanson

PT, DPT

Denise Blatchford

PT

Denise Blatchford

PT

Angie Peretti

PT, DPT

Angie Peretti

PT, DPT

Alison Elliot

PT, DPT

Alison Elliot

PT, DPT

Karen Clever

PT, DPT

Karen Clever

PT, DPT

Maryse Cote

PTA

Maryse Cote

PTA

Scott Durfee

MSPT

Scott Durfee

MSPT

Kristen King

PT, DPT

Kristen King

PT, DPT

Natalie Wolf

PT, OCS

Natalie Wolf

PT, OCS

Tracy Sherman

PT, DPT

Tracy Sherman

PT, DPT

Taylor Rodgers

PT, DPT

Taylor Rodgers

PT, DPT