Patient Care Services

Types of Conditions Treated
Physical and occupational therapists are part of a highly skilled team of healthcare professionals at Greenwich Hospital who help patients with a variety of conditions and illnesses. For more information about these programs call (203) 863-4290.

Arthritis: Treatment for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid conditions and osteoporosis.

Hand Injuries: Treatment of fractures, sprains, arthritic conditions, carpal tunnel and splint fabrication.

Industrial Injuries: Physical therapists determine an employee's fitness requirements for specific jobs, identify potentially dangerous work sites and provide treatment to injured workers.

Joint Replacement: People who have had knee or hip replacement benefit from therapy that begins in the hospital and continues in the community setting to help them regain maximum mobility and function.

Lymphedema: This outpatient program helps to reduce swelling and other effects sometimes associated with mastectomy and chronic venous insufficiency. The program combines bandaging, drainage, and massage techniques to decrease swelling after surgery. For information, call (203) 863-3294.

Musculoskeletal Pain: Treatment of low back pain, neck pain, shoulder, foot, elbow, knee, hip and ankles ailments.

Neurological Disorders: Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, and Parkinson's disease.

Pediatric Development: Occupational therapists work with children who have a wide range of developmental delays, including those related to sensory processing and sensory motor integration.

Prosthetic/Orthotic Evaluation and Treatment: Full rehabilitation services for amputees and other conditions requiring supportive services.

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Exercise-based program for positive vertigo.

Wound Care: Treatment for diabetic ulcers, scarring and vascular disease.

Hearing, Speech, Language Services
The Hearing Speech and Language Center of Greenwich Hospital provides evaluation and treatment of hearing, speech, language and voice disorders in people of all ages. Most communication disorders can be corrected or improved when properly diagnosed and treated.

Hearing Services

• Hearing evaluation
• Hearing aid sales and services
• Assistive devices
• Balance Testing via ENG

Speech Pathology Services

• Aphasia (after stroke or from head trauma)
• Articulation problems
• Early childhood speech/language delays
• Language learning disabilities
• Swallowing problems
• Voice problems

Return to Work Program

Injury Care and Prevention

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