We at Attain Physical Therapy understand that it is not only difficult but sometimes impossible to get to a physical therapy office. Therefore, we bring the care to your doorstep. From the most complex cases to the simplest, anyone can be a candidate for home care. If you or your loved one is at risk for falling or struggles with their balance or even has difficulty getting themselves out of bed and ready in the morning, then home care is the best choice for them.Maybe you recently received a hip or knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, or suffer from chronic debilitating conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, or even recovering from a stroke (CVA) and cannot drive or simply preferto treat at the comfort of your own home? You can depend on Attain!
No matter where you live, Attain Physical Therapy can help find the perfect provider for you. We servicea majority of the state of New Jersey, in the following counties: Bergen County, Passaic County, Morris County, Essex County, Union County, Hudson County,Somerset County, Middlesex County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.
Our staff are dedicated to delivering rehabilitative services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy in the comfort of your own home. Home health care is convenient and just as effective as the care patients get in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or outpatient office. Our home health care providers will work alongside your physician, nurse, case manager, adjuster, etc to develop a perfect course of treatment. We work 1-on-1 with patients in their own environment, making services completely relevant to their needs and goals.
COMMON CONDITIONS WE TREAT AND SERVICES WE OFFER
Fall Risk/Balance Issues
Do you feel off balance, have you sustained a fall within the past 6 months,do you need to hold onto furniture as youwalk throughout your home or are you simply fearful of falling? No one should ever feel scared to stand up or walk around their home or community. Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from this fear every single day. As we age, unfortunately, our muscles and tendons weaken, our joints begin to stiffen and our bones become more brittle and often ache and our vision tends to worsen. Basic tasks that used to seem so simple like bending down to picksomething up off the floor, getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom, etc. aren’t so simple any more. And worst-off majority of the elderly population has no one to depend on and even if they do, noone wants to feel like they are burdening a loved one. This is why it is so importantto receive the care you deserve, at your convenience, right at the comfort of your own home.
Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
A sad fact of our aging population is that they often suffer from memory loss and confusion. But when that loss becomes much more rapid and the inability to learn new things/make new memories becomes almost impossible you may have early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. It is extremely important to speak with a medical professional if you are experiencing such signs/symptoms. As such condition’s progress the individual often has difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing, and working with numbers. Organizing your thoughts and thinking logically becomes more difficult causing you to become more frustrated.
Unfortunately, as such chronic disease manifest throughout your body, it becomes increasingly more difficult to perform all of the necessary activities of daily living such as getting out of bed and dressed, bathing, eating/swallowing, walking around, even speaking. While wecannot stop the progression of such diseases, we can help slow the progression as well as help you live morecomfortably by providing the proper physical, occupational and speech therapy. Early intervention is key to helping slow a progression of these awfuldiseases.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the brain leading to uncontrollable shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and overall coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and progressively worsenover time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. Similar to most chronic progressively worsening diseases, early intervention is key. The sooner an individual can begin a regime of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy the better. It is imperative to begin strengthening any weakened muscles, focus of proper gait training and re-training, improving basic activities of daily living and above all challenge the mind and body collectively.While therapy will never be a cure for theprogression of the disease, it can certainly improve your quality of life while learning to live with the everyday challenges.
Stroke
Experiencing a stroke can be a very scary thing. One minute your fine and the next you have lost complete use of 1 side of your body.