CHI Saint Joseph Health - Outpatient Rehabilitation, Bardstown

Our physical therapists use a hands-on approach to help people with a variety of orthopedic, neurological and soft-tissue disorders to regain strength, mobility and enjoyment of life. The physical therapy team is specially trained to understand the interaction of all the body parts. Through an individualized treatment plan, they will work with you to get you moving again – back to the things you enjoy.

The benefits of physical therapy apply to a wide variety of conditions and situations. These include:

• Amputation

• Arthritis

• Back, neck and SI joint pain

• Chronic pain

• Repetitive stress injuries

• Sensory dysfunction

• Sports and orthopedic injuries

• Stroke, neurological disorders and multiple sclerosis

• Work-related injuries

The occupational therapists at CHI Saint Joseph Health guide people to achieve independent living. Through a hands-on approach and an individualized treatment plan, occupational therapists help people recovering from neurological and orthopedic conditions regain function so they can live life fully, safely and independently.

Occupational therapy benefits people with conditions that include:

• Upper extremity/repetitive stress injuries

• Limitations following stroke or heart attack

• Arthritis or other chronic conditions

• Developmental disabilities

• Fine motor, handwriting or spatial relations difficulties

• Orthopedic injuries, hand injuries and post-surgical conditions

• Visual or cognitive deficits affecting independence

Speech pathology is more than just traditional speech therapy. We work with a variety of conditions, including receptive language, which involves processing what we hear. We also treat swallowing disorders to help prevent aspiration pneumonia, weight loss and choking. Additionally, we assist those recovering from strokes or head injuries with cognitive therapy, focusing on memory and reasoning skills.

Speech therapy benefits patients with:

• Articulation/phonological disorder

• Language disorder

• Dysphagia (problem with swallowing)

• Fluency disorder

• Voice disorder

• Stroke

• Traumatic brain injury

Our licensed speech-language pathologists provide in-depth evaluations and treatment for a wide range of pediatric communication disorders. Our clinic welcomes patients from birth through 21 years of age.

Specific disorders and diagnoses treated include:

• Apraxia of speech

• Articulation and phonological disorders

• Auditory processing disorder

• Cognitive delays/brain injury

• Congenital disorders

• Fluency (stuttering) disorders

• Receptive and expressive language delays/disorders

• Speech and language delays related to hearing loss

• Speech, language, and social skill delays related to autism spectrum disorder

• Voice disorders

Your child may need speech therapy if they have trouble being understood, struggle with social communication or have difficulty following directions, it may be time for an evaluation. Other indicators in infants between 12 and 18 months old include not smiling or making eye contact, not being startled by loud noises and not responding to simple commands or requests.

Yes. Your doctor's prescription or referral ensures our rehabilitation therapies align with your medical diagnosis and goals.