Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health recognizes Physical Therapy Month

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is celebrating Physical Therapy Month this October, taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the role of physical therapy in improving lives.

The organization expressed gratitude for its team of home health physical therapists who make a profound impact on patients' well-being, and they recognized the contributions of these physical therapists: Ernie Roy, Lauren Youngs, Judy Bolger, Suzanne Sportiello, Stacey Barney and Pam Bello.

These providers were honored for going above and beyond in offering compassionate, personalized care to homebound patients, helping them regain strength, mobility and independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Physical therapy plays a pivotal role in addressing a wide range of health conditions, and the team at Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is equipped to provide comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. Home health physical therapy can assist patients in managing and improving various health conditions, including:

Orthopedic injuries. Physical therapists are adept at helping individuals recover from fractures, joint replacements and musculoskeletal injuries, enhancing their mobility and reducing pain.

Neurological disorders. Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health specializes in providing therapy for patients with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries, promoting better functional outcomes.

Cardiopulmonary conditions. The team's therapists work with individuals suffering from heart and lung conditions, enhancing their cardiovascular fitness and pulmonary function.

Balance and falls prevention. There is also a focus on improving balance, gait and coordination to minimize the risk of falls among our elderly patients, ensuring their safety at home.

Chronic pain management. A holistic approach to physical therapy aims to reduce chronic pain and improve the quality of life for individuals dealing with ongoing discomfort.

Post-surgery rehabilitation. The team facilitates post-operative recovery, helping patients regain strength and mobility after surgical procedures.

It's important to understand what "homebound" means. A person is considered homebound when they have a condition, medical, psychiatric or social, that makes it extremely challenging or medically inadvisable to leave their home. This status is evaluated by a health care professional and is a crucial criterion for eligibility for home health services like physical therapy.

For more information, call 603-536-2232 or email info@pbhha.org.

Pemi-Baker is located at 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth.