Rehabilitation for maximum recovery close to home!

Rehabilitation is essential following an injury or medical condition. At UAHS, which encompasses both Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital, we provide exceptional rehabilitation services. We offer a diverse range of these services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, total joint care classes, and a fall prevention program. Our highly trained and experienced specialists collaborate with patients to create personalized rehabilitation plans that meet individual needs. Whether through inpatient or outpatient care, our mission of ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care for every patient remains the same along every step of their road to recovery.

The wide breadth of services offered throughout our Rehabilitation Services allows each campus to have specialized services and treatment plans available. Please call us to get clarification on what service are available at each campus and would best fit your needs.

Physical Therapy can be used for the treatment of:

• Arthritis
• Back, neck, hip, shoulder, and elbow pain/conditions
• Knee, ankle, and foot pain/conditions
• Sprains, strains, and fractures
• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Work-related and sports injuries
• Orthopedic injuries and dysfunction
• Pre/post-operative surgical interventions
• Upper and lower extremity rehabilitation
• Manual therapy
• Prosthetic and pre-prosthetic training
• Myofascial therapy
• Balance impairments
• Lymphedema (BRMC)
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) (BRMC)
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (BRMC)
• Wound Care
• Pain management
• Cancer rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy services include:

• Design, fabrication, and application of splints
• Guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment
• Therapeutic activities that promote independence
• Upper extremity rehabilitation
• Therapeutic exercises
• Fine Motor Control
• Cognitive and sensory re-education
• Hand, Wrist, and Elbow therapies for conditions such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, De Quervain tenosynovitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, etc.
• Neurological therapies for Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, and others
• Therapies for developmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disorders, and intellectual limitations
• Interventions for Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Wound Care

Speech-Language Pathology (Olean Campus) can be used for the treatment of:

• Memory loss
• Stroke or neurological disorders
• Stuttering Vocal cord polyps or nodules
• Oral and/or facial weakness
• Vocal dysfunction
• Swallowing problems
• Head and neck cancer
• Motor speech/language
• Cognitive communication

Sub-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Olean General Hospital offers inpatient rehabilitation for patients who need specialized care following an acute hospital stay. This rehabilitation allows patients to make an easier transition home after a hospital stay.

Olean General Hospital’s sub-acute rehab unit offers:

• Skilled nursing
• Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Respiratory Therapy
• Access to 24-hour diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory services
• Emergency room services
• Diabetes education
• Immediate Response Team
• Wound care