Therapy Services of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as athletic training and sports medicine. As state-licensed therapy professionals, it is our mission to provide the highest quality, evidence-based, hands-on, one-on-one care to our patients so they can perform functional activities of daily living as well as improve their overall quality of life.
Michigan law requires physical, occupational, and speech therapy treatments be prescribed by a doctor of medicine (MD), doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), doctor of dental surgery (DDS), doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), nurse practitioner (NP), or physician assistant (PA). Click here for a printable prescription to be completed by your healthcare provider.
Aquatic physical therapy is the evidence-based and skilled practice of physical therapy in an aquatic environment by a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist. Aquatic physical therapy includes but is not limited to treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness, and fitness of patient populations in an aquatic environment with or without the use of assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, or supportive devices and equipment.
The unique properties of the aquatic environment enhance interventions for patients across the age span with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and integumentary diseases, disorders, or conditions.
Aquatic physical therapy interventions are designed to improve or maintain:
Function.
Aerobic capacity/endurance conditioning.
Balance, coordination, and agility.
Body mechanics and postural stabilization.
Flexibility.
Gait and locomotion.
Muscle strength, power, and endurance interventions used in aquatic physical therapy include, but are not limited to therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, breathing strategies, electrotherapeutic modalities, physical agents and mechanical modalities using the properties of water and techniques unique to the aquatic environment.
For more information about aquatic therapy, please visit the American Physical Therapy Association’s website.
SwimEx Aqua Therapy.
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Athletic training is designed to optimize the return and participation of athletes to sporting activities as well as prevention of injury or re-injury. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
More specifically, a skilled service is performed by a state licensed professional for the evaluation, education and treatment of:
Sports related orthopedic conditions, such as sprains, strains and fractures
Post surgical intervention of sports related conditions such as ACL, mensical and SLAP repair
For more information about athletic training please visit the National Athletic Trainers Association website.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help with:
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According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapy is defined as the care and services proved by or under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—illness, injury or disability. Occupational therapy services typically include but are not limited to:
Customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily activities
Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
Performance of skills assessments and treatment
Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
Guidance to family members and caregivers
Examples of conditions and injuries that a state licensed occupational therapist may treat include but not limited to:
Workplace and orthopedic conditions such as joint and soft tissue injuries limiting work performance
Neurological conditions such as stroke or traumatic brain injury
Cognitive disorders associated with neurological disorders such as impaired abstract-reasoning, problem-solving and perceptual skills
For more occupational therapy information please visit the American Occupational Therapy Association webpage.
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According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapy is defined as the care and services proved by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Services are provided to patients who have impairment, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Physical therapy services typically include but are not limited to:
Examination and evaluation of impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function
Customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily activities and return to functional activities including work and sports
Instruction, education, and guidance to patient, family members and caregivers
Assistive equipment recommendations and usage training
Examples of conditions and injuries that a state licensed physical therapist may treat include but not limited to:
Orthopedic, sports and workplace injuries such as total joint replacements, low back pain, or joint and soft tissue injuries
Neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury or Parkinson’s disease
Balance disorders and fall prevention
For more physical therapy information please visit the American Physical Therapy Association website.
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According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association, speech therapy is defined as the services provided to people with speech, language, and hearing disorders to help them communicate effectively. Communication includes speech, language, both receptive and expressive language, and non-verbal communication such as facial expression, posture, and gesture. Swallowing problems managed under speech therapy are problems in the oral and pharyngeal stages of swallowing. Speech therapy services typically include but are not limited to:
Examination and evaluation of impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in speech-language-hearing functions.
Physical strengthening exercises to improve oral motor function.
Instructive or repetitive practice and drilling to improve language understanding and motor function.
Use of audio-visual aids and strategies to facilitate functional communication.
Instruction, education, and guidance to patient, family members, and caregivers.
Common Conditions and Injuries Treated
Speech and language disorders such as dyarthria and speech apraxia.
Swallowing disorders such as dysphagia.
Cognitive-communication disorders such as fluency and articulation disorders.
For more information about speech therapy, please visit the American Speech Language Hearing Association website.
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Hours by Appointment
Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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Phone: 989-635-4350
Fax: 989-635-4358
It is the mission of Marlette Regional Hospital to continuously improve the quality of health in the communities we serve.
The vision of Marlette Regional Hospital is to build lifelong relationships that promote healthier, more productive lives and lifestyles.
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