Birchwood Health Care Community

604 NE 1st Street

Forest Lake, MN 55025

Phone: 651-464-5600

Fax: 651-464-0992

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Rehabilitation

Birchwood Health Care Community
Therapy Department

Staff PictureBirchwood Therapy and Rehab services give great care! Our team of Therapy Specialists work with Birchwood and out-patient clients of any age to achieve their highest independent potential. We offer many services in the areas of therapy:

Physical Therapy

  • Gait Training
  • Balance
  • Transfers
  • Massage
  • Wheelchair Mobility
  • Progressive Strength Training
  • Neuromuscular Reeducation
  • Increasing Range of Motion
  • Ultrasound/use of Heat and Cold
  • Pain Management
  • Assist with Equipment Needs
  • Safety Assessments & Recommendations
  • Home Exercise Programs Upon Discharge

Speech Therapy

  • Speech Articulation & Intelligibility
  • Oral Motor Strengthening
  • Swallowing
  • Use of Communication Devices
  • Cognitive Retraining

Occupational Therapy

  • Safety Assessment & Recommendations
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Bathing
  • Household Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Money Management
  • Specialized Cognitive Assessment
  • Joint Protection
  • Splinting
  • Compensatory Training in Memory Skills
  • Work Simplification & Energy Conservation
  • Independent Living Skills & Training
  • Fabrication & Training in use of Adaptive Equipment

Our Rehab Team finds the right combination of therapies to maximize functional independence. The Therapy Staff creates an individualized plan for all Birchwood and out-patient clients for treatment and training to attain the highest level of independence. Our clients achieve self empowerment and higher self esteem, as well as safe and successful daily living skills, with the ultimate goal of independent living.

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
Tommy Lasorda

We would be happy to have you visit, introduce you to the team, and let you see the possibilities! Call to schedule a tour ~ 651.464.5600.

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