Rehab
BH Rehabilitation Institute - Little Rock
General Rehab
Arthritis
There are several types of arthritis and the effects may range
from occasional joint stiffness and discomfort to intense pain and
severe joint immobility. BAPTIST
HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute offers a program which addresses
the needs of individuals experiencing the physical and functional
limitations of arthritis. This program includes:
- Education in joint protection during exercise and functional activities.
- Pain management.
- Strengthening and flexibility exercises.
- Ambulation training and fall prevention education.
- Energy conservation techniques.
- Training in daily living activities such as cooking, dressing, home
making, etc.
- Pool therapy
- Development of home exercises and activity programs.
- Dietary counseling.
- Psychosocial adjustment counseling.
- Therapeutic Recreation activities.
- Resources for home and vehicle modifications.
For more information on the BHRI program for individuals who have
experienced joint replacement surgery see BHRI
Orthopedic Program. For information on Aquatic exercise
options see BHRI Pool Programs.