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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has four outpatient facilities located across Western Massachusetts. These Outpatient Clinics offer diverse services and programs provided by highly skilled rehabilitation professionals. Sites are located in Holyoke, Belchertown, West Springfield and on our main hospital campus in Ludlow. Outpatient Services HealthSouth Ludlow Outpatient Site Manager: Joanna Shaw Phone: 413-547-2616 Directions Our Outpatient Center also provides the following Specialty clinics and procedures: West Springfield Outpatient Clinic Site Managers: Ted Palmer & Dan Skowera Phone: (413) 734-3269 Directions Specialty Programs Include: Work Conditioning - Work Conditioning is an organized treatment program utilizing therapeutic exercises and work related activities to recondition workers and facilitate a safe, timely return to work. The program includes 1 to 1 1/2 hour strengthening program for four weeks, utilizing Nautilus equipment, box lifting stations, and work simulation activities. Patients also receive re-education on proper movement and lifting techniques. Two to three visits per week (visits allowed by insurance) Work Hardening - The Work Hardening Program focuses on early, safe return to work and reducing the risk for re-injury. Consists of intensive daily sessions of two to four hours for four to eight weeks. Stressing the importance of proper body mechanics, the program includes job simulation, an aerobics component using treadmills, stair climbing machines, and a bicycle ergometer. A stretching program is utilized to promote flexibility and increase the patient's range of motion. Patients are seen three to five times per week (visits allowed by insurance) Functional Capacity Evaluations - The Functional Capacity Evaluation is a one-time visit testing the individual's physical capacity with controlled parameters. Patients are instructed to do various tasks, resulting in objective findings regarding their ability to do their job. These tasks and examinations vary according to the patient's job description and physical ability. Upon completion of the evaluation, a formal report is composed and forwarded to the appropriate individuals. Belchertown Clinic Site Director: Deb Hadley Phone: (413) 323-9686 Directions Specialty Programs Include: Holyoke Site Director: Kim Paul Phone: (413) 536-7824 Directions Specialty Programs Include: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
