At Good Samaritan Hospital we take Women's Health very seriously. Our highly trained staff of licensed physical and occupational therapists can assist women with a variety of physical concerns.

Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a reduction in the quantity of bone mass. Physical activity can help by increasing bone density. A customized exercise program tailored to your specific needs, can assist with problems such as:

• Weakness
• Decreased joint flexibility
• Decreased endurance
• Poor balance
• Abnormal walking patterns
• Poor posture
• Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia ia a chronic musculoskeletal condition causing widespread pain throughout much of the body. Some of the common complaints that can be helped with therapeutic intervention are:

• Decreased Endurance
• Raynaud's Phenomenon (Pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures or stress.)
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Balance disorders
• Back and neck pain
• Decreased ability to perform Activities of daily living

Before and After Pregnancy
Having a child is a wonderful experience but sometimes a mother can be exposed to a variety of discomforts before and after pregnancy. Such problems as:

• Low back pain
• Sciatica
• Muscle weakness
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Postural problems
• Lower extremity swelling
• Difficulty with daily activities
• Abdominal and pelvic floor weakness
• Cesarean incision pain
• Post-Mastectomy

It is difficult enough to deal with the original condition and sometimes there can be other conditions that can cause further discomfort such as:

• Arm weakness
• Limited shoulder motion
• Joint stiffness (Adhesive capsulitis)
• Swelling (lymphedema)
• Scar/incision problems

We, at the Good Samaritan Hospital Rehabilitation Department, can assist you with a variety of services to improve your quality of life. Based on your physician's referral, the physical and occupational therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation and formulate a treatment program tailored to meet your specific needs.