Physical Therapy
 Illness or injury often requires physical therapy. Advocate Eureka Hospital's therapists can help by working one-on-one with patients to help restore function, relieve pain and minimize disability. Services include:
- Exercise Manual Therapy and Massage
- McKenzie-trained therapist
- Evaluation & treatment of inner ear and balance problems
- Return to Work program, which offers work conditioning services
- Industrial education (both at the hospital and at area businesses)
- Job site analysis
- Employment screenings
- Heat, water, sound and electronic waveforms
Occupational Therapy
 When there's limited function due to illness, disability or injury, occupational therapists at Eureka Hospital work to maximize the patient's ability to function independently. Through a variety of exercises, treatment and education, occupational therapists work with patients to restore the ability to perform daily activities independently and to regain important skills. Occupational therapy may be prescribed for many conditions, including:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Disease (Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, ALS, arthritis)
- Stroke
- Injuries (head, spinal cord, wrist and hand)
- Amputation
- Fractures
- Developmental delays or disabilities
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy may be needed for some inpatients and outpatients to evaluate and correct communication disorders as a result of stroke, illness or injury. The hospital's speech therapists work with sensitivity and patience to help redevelop communication skills.
Audiology
Audiology is used to diagnose, evaluate and treat clients with hearing problems. Eureka Hospital's audiologist is licensed by the state of Illinois and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Services include:
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations
- Dispensing, fitting and maintenance of amplification devices
- Testing (in conjunction with physical therapy) for inner ear problems
School Therapy
Advocate Eureka Hospital provides school-based physical and occupational therapy for children with special needs in Woodford and Tazewell County schools.
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