Lancaster County has a choice for Rehabilitation Services!

LRMC offers both inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services that include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, as well as Acute, Cardio-Pulmonary and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Individuals disabled by an illness or injury face difficult adjustments and major lifestyle changes that often go beyond physical limitation. LRMC's Rehabilitation Services provides a supportive, caring environment, emphasizing patients’ abilities rather than disabilities. The team strives to set the standard for quality healthcare services through an individualized treatment and a multidisciplinary team approach. 

Chang W. Ahn, M.D., who specializes in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, leads LRMC's rehabilitation team. “Our patients endure discomfort, deal with personal and career losses, and struggle to redefine every aspect of their lives,” he says, alluding to the considerable emotional aspect of teaching a person a new way of living. That’s why the care plan begins while the patient is still in the hospital. By the time a patient begins therapy, the rehabilitation team has spoken with both the clinical staff and those close to the person who is recovering.

Hospital-based therapy can last up to six weeks. That’s followed by therapy at home and outpatient sessions sometimes lasting for several months. LRMC plans therapeutic exercise to restore as much function as possible. The glorious moments are the small victories: watching someone stand without assistance; button a shirt; enjoy a favorite meal. Something as simple as applying deodorant — an activity we take for granted — can be a milestone for the patient, the family, and the therapists.