Therapy and Rehabilitation

The experts at Aurora BayCare Medical Center’s therapy program help people of all ages and activity levels return to the activities that matter to them. Highly skilled therapists work with you to set clear goals for treatment. We teach you to improve mobility, function and independence with the latest treatments backed by research.

Therapy: Why Choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

People throughout northeast Wisconsin choose Aurora BayCare for therapy and rehabilitation because we offer:

• Expert care: You receive care from experienced, licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists. Many of our providers have additional certifications and training in specialty areas like orthopedics, sports medicine, splinting, progressive neurological disorders, cancer care, lymphedema therapy and vestibular therapy.
• Comprehensive care: We have the expertise and specialization to guide you through every phase of rehabilitation. From inpatient therapy to independent fitness programs, we help adults and children get the specialized care they need. If needed, therapists can also connect you with a range of medical services throughout the Aurora BayCare network.
• Convenient access: We have outpatient rehabilitation locations throughout the region and a large team of therapists. This network makes it easy to get timely, convenient appointments, often the very same day.
• Innovative equipment: From anti-gravity and underwater treadmills to specialized machines to improve balance and stability, you have access to the latest treatment technology. We also make sure you receive the adaptive equipment you need to rehabilitate safely and to the best of your ability.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy

If you’re hospitalized for a stroke, traumatic injury or surgery, our inpatient therapy team is on hand to offer compassionate care 7 days a week. Physical, occupational and speech therapists will see you within 24 hours to assess your unique needs.

Getting timely, effective rehabilitation for acute health issues can minimize your time in the hospital and pave the way for a smooth recovery. We evaluate your strength, mobility, and ability to perform activities of daily living.

We provide:

• Braces, orthotics and splints
• Coordination for outpatient therapy or home care
• Individualized treatment for balance issues, lymphedema and other conditions
• Stroke and trauma care
• Physical, speech and occupational therapy
• Mobility aids, including wheelchairs and walkers
• Self-care education and discharge plans

Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy

Aurora BayCare’s outpatient rehabilitation therapists help you overcome physical and emotional obstacles caused by illnesses or injuries. In addition to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, we offer specialty services.

Orthopedic rehabilitation

Orthopedic rehabilitation services include:

• Custom orthotics
• Dry needling
• Blood flow restriction therapy
• Sports medicine
• Hand therapy
• Splinting

Condition-specific therapies

We offer specialized therapies to help you manage a range of health concerns, including:

• Balance and vestibular therapy
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Incontinence therapy
• Lymphedema therapy
• Parkinson’s therapy
• Pelvic floor therapy
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Concussion Management

Specialty rehabilitation services

Our specialty rehabilitation services include:

• Aquatic therapy
• Children’s therapy
• Workforce Health