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Bridgeport Hospital provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services for patients of all ages. Our therapists collaborate with physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualized care to help you achieve maximum independence and function so you can return to your everyday life.
Our staff works with each patient to create a personalized treatment plan and keeps caregivers informed every step of the way to set goals and achieve the best possible results. Yale New Haven Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation facilities are conveniently located and offer state-of-the-art equipment.
Bridgeport Hospital has established Centers of Expertise within our Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers. Each center is led by certified and highly trained staff specializing in specific conditions to ensure patients receive the highest quality, condition-specific care, while still offering a full range of therapy services across all locations.
Visit each Ahlbin Rehabilitation Center location page for a comprehensive list of all services offered.
Cancer, neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation
Neurologic rehabilitation
Lymphedema, orthopedic and pelvic health rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation and women’s health
Balance disorders can cause a person to feel unsteady, imbalanced, or dizzy and may result in falls. This can occur when the muscles, joint, heart and nerves are not working properly.
Similarly, disruption to the vestibular system can cause dizziness, vertigo, trouble with balance, posture, vision and other symptoms that can interfere with daily life.
Those experiencing the following symptoms can benefit from balance and vestibular rehabilitation:
Balance and vestibular rehabilitation consist of a comprehensive clinical assessment including a detailed history of symptoms and how these symptoms affect daily living.
Treatments for vestibular disorders may include:
Treatment for balance disorders may include:
A concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, disrupts the function of the brain and can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, neck or upper body. Symptoms range from mild to severe and last for hours, days, weeks and even months. Symptoms include but are not limited to:
Our skilled therapy team includes physical, occupational and speech therapists who customize treatment based on your specific needs. Concussion therapy aims to:
If you’re dealing with muscle pain or stiffness, dry needling may help. Our therapists use this technique to target tight, knotted muscles (called trigger points) that can cause discomfort and limit movement.
During the treatment, a very thin needle is inserted into the problem area to release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and reduce pain. Many patients feel a brief muscle twitch when the needle is placed—this is a sign that the muscle is relaxing and the healing process is starting.
Dry needling can be an effective way to relieve chronic pain and improve mobility.
Bridgeport Hospital’s Fall Prevention Program helps patients manage underlying risk factors in order to reduce the number of accidental falls from occurring.
Anyone can benefit from a fall prevention program. Primarily, we treat adults ages 65 and older, those who have poor balance and a history of falls, and individuals with neurological or orthopedic issues that impact mobility.
Therapy Treatment for Fall Prevention
Therapists determine and prioritize your risk factors for falls through an evaluation of general mobility and fitness, review of medications and home environment, and assessment of strength and balance. Treatment will include balance training, strengthening exercises, stretching, postural training and mobility activities based on specific deficits. Treatment may also involve safety education related to vision, footwear, home environment and mobility as well as recommendations for assistive devices and specialist consultations.
LSVT consists of physical, occupational and speech language therapy programs designed to help patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis and those who have suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury, neuropathy and other neurological disorders. LSVT is provided by certified LSVT practitioners and includes LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD.
LSVT BIG
LSVT BIG is a physical and occupational therapy program for those with movement disorders, weakness, balance impairments and difficulties with daily activities. The goal is to restore normal movement patterns by learning how to recalibrate movements. LSVT BIG helps improve small motor tasks like buttoning a shirt, or large motor tasks like maintaining balance while walking. It also teaches patients how and when to apply extra effort to produce bigger movements.
LSVT BIG treatment is customized to each patient's specific needs and goals. Treatment can help at any stage or severity of the condition but is most effective in the early or middle stages when the patient can better improve function and potentially slow symptom progression.
Generally, the program is four consecutive days per week for four weeks. Sessions are typically 60-minute one-on-one therapy sessions in combination with daily at-home exercises. The program may be modified based on individual needs. Once treatment is complete, patients are encouraged to continue practicing at-home to maintain new skills.
LSVT LOUD
LSVT LOUD is a speech therapy program that improves communication for daily living by training patients to speak louder and clearer. LSVT LOUD benefits those with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions, including speech issues resulting from stroke or multiple sclerosis as well as children with cerebral palsy or down syndrome. The program includes tailored exercises that strengthen the voice box and speech system. Patients experience improvements in loudness, tone, clarity and facial expressions.
LSVT LOUD includes four 60-minute therapy sessions per week for four weeks and may be modified to accommodate the individual needs.
Lymphedema is swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid in the body. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals. A person can be born with primary lymphedema, or secondary lymphedema can develop due to damage to the lymphatic system after surgery, infection, trauma or radiation.
Lymphedema management benefits those experiencing swelling, aching pain, tightness or difficulty moving the affected area. Non-surgical interventions include:
Lymphedema management also consists of a healthy, balanced diet, weight management and medication as prescribed by your physician. Therapists may provide recommendations to a specialist if needed.
Pediatric rehabilitation services offer examination, evaluation and intervention for children, from birth through adolescence, who are experiencing functional limitations or disability due to trauma, developmental issues or disease.
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital offers outpatient speech language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) to infants, children and adolescents.
Learn more about Pediatric Rehabilitation Services at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Pelvic health rehabilitation helps restore function to the muscles, nerves, and joints of the pelvis, hips and lower back. Pelvic health rehabilitation is provided by specially trained physical and occupational therapists that treat adult and pediatric patients.
Pelvic health rehabilitation can help patients who experience the following symptoms:
Our therapists will complete a thorough evaluation and develop an individualized treatment plan to address each patient’s unique challenges and goals.
Treatment includes, but is not limited to:
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT): a common intervention that includes functional exercises to increase muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility or relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles to alleviate pain and restore function.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a therapy program that focuses on education and exercises to improve lung function, decrease shortness of breath and increase awareness of chronic lung diseases. It is a program that may be based in a hospital, clinic or in your home with a home care therapist.
Therapy services are recommended for patients with lung diseases who frequently experience shortness of breath, have difficulty participating in activities, or have difficulty caring for themselves due to breathing issues.
Patients with the following lung conditions could benefit:
Pulmonary therapy programs may include the following:
At the Ahlbin Rehabilitation Center in Southport, we provide specialized physical therapy for individuals with scoliosis, with a focus on adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. Our approach is conservative and non-surgical, aiming to improve spinal alignment, posture, and overall quality of life.
Schroth-Based Scoliosis Therapy
Schroth-based therapy is an exercise-based method developed specifically for scoliosis. This treatment focuses on postural alignment tailored to your unique spinal curve, muscle symmetry to support and stabilize the spine, and breathing techniques that promote ribcage expansion and improve lung function.
The goal of Schroth therapy is to reduce pain, increase postural awareness, and help slow or prevent further curvature progression, especially in growing adolescents.
Rigo Method for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis and Adults Diagnosed with Scoliosis
Our team includes certified providers trained in the Rigo Method, which expands upon Schroth principles with even greater precision and personalized treatment. This method is particularly beneficial for patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, as well as for adults experiencing discomfort or pain due to scoliosis- related misalignment and postural changes.
The Rigo Method incorporates:
The goal of this treatment is to reduce pain, improve overall quality of life, improve kinesthetic awareness-posture, enhance self-image, and theoretically de-rotate the spine to slow or halt curve progression in the adolescent population.
After your physician office submits a referral, our central scheduling department will call you to schedule your initial outpatient evaluation. If you haven’t heard from the scheduler within two business days, please call 475-619-6210.
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