The human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons—each connecting to ten thousand others. Within those connections the brain controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every other process that regulates our bodies. To say it’s complex is an understatement.
For this reason, Madison Memorial Hospital has created a specialized Neuro Team of therapists who focus on patients with diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the nervous system.
Personalized treatment programs are focused on improvements in the following areas depending on the needs of the patient:
· Balance
· Walking
· Getting in and out of bed
· Swallowing
· Proper diet
· Speech
· Memory
· Dressing, bathing, and daily life activities
· Equipment Training
Our Neuro Team:
Warren Lake, a physical therapist—and the director of the Neuro Team—is the only accredited Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) in Eastern Idaho. He specializes in rehab for stroke, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, balance, and vestibular disorders. Warren is also certified in LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson’s patients.
Jeff Anderson, a speech-language pathologist, specializes in speech therapy, swallowing therapy, as well as language and cognitive problems. He is certified in Vital Stim and DPNS techniques for swallowing and voice. Jeff helps provide Modified Barium Swallow studies and is certified in LSVT LOUD therapy.
AJ Armstrong, an occupational therapist, specializes in Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and mirror therapy. AJ takes a task-oriented approach with patients in returning to and adjusting their activities of daily living.
To find out more information, or schedule an appointment with any member of the Neuro Team, call us at Therapy Services 208-359-6500.
