Check out our Vandergrift facility’s new Endless Pool, one of the most modern and spacious Aquatic Therapy pools in the Allegheny Kiski Valley area: The 90-degree heated pool features an underwater treadmill that is perfect for rehabilitation for anyone who has recently had a knee or hip replacement surgery or is dealing with chronic pain. Is Aquatic …
HAPPY OT MONTH!! Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor our vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our clients. OTs can assist patients with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, concussions, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, fractures, spinal cord injury, orthopedic impairments, oculomotor deficits, autism spectrum …
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One in three adults experiences dizziness and balance issues that in most cases, can be treatable with Physical Therapy. Many body systems including your muscles, bones, joints, eyes, the balance organ in the inner ear, nerves, heart and blood vessels must work normally for you to have normal balance. When these systems aren’t functioning well, …
For athletic trainers and sports therapists who want the latest technology for their athletes and patients, the use of cold and heat has a new high-tech option. WESTARM Physical Therapy, a trusted leader in physical therapy for nearly 40 years, has partnered with Zenith Technical Innovations to provide Therm-X, an all-in-one portable device that provides …
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Experienced orthopeadic surgeon Dr. Eric Evans from Greater Pittsburgh Orthopeadic Group (GPOA) is teaming up with WESTARM Physical Therapy to give a free lecture to local residents of the Alle-Kiski Valley and it’s surrounding communities who are considering hip or knee replacement. The lecture is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m Tuesday, November 16th …
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Nathan Formaini, DO – ACMH Hospital Kelsey Cushey, DPT – Kittanning Facility Director Experienced shoulder surgeon Dr. Nathan Formaini from ACMH Hospital is teaming up with WESTARM Physical Therapy to give a free lecture to residents of Kittanning, and surrounding Armstrong County communities who are considering shoulder surgery. The lecture is scheduled to take place …
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Hand Therapy typically addresses the biomechanical issues underlying upper-extremity conditions. However, Occupational Therapy practitioners differ from Hand Therapists by bringing an added dimension to this specialty practice. They use an occupation-based and patient-centered approach that identifies the participation needs of the patient—whatever he or she needs to be able to do in daily life that …
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We are looking forward to the return of our Community Lecture Series – totally free presentations by local Physicians and Physical Therapists to provide education to community members on topics such as knee and hip replacement surgeries, shoulder pain issues, and vertigo and balance issues. These lectures are a perfect opportunity to discuss your therapy …
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Each year, the readers of The Leader Times, the local newspaper of the Kittanning area, vote to award local business as the “Best of the Best”. WESTARM Home Health services patients in their homes in Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Home Health Aides. Our staff is very proud to have been awarded …
WESTARM Home Health and Kittanning Facility win “Best of the Best” Awards Read More »
In people of any age, injuries and illnesses can weaken our main control and regulatory system in our body – the nervous system. An impaired nervous system, in turn, can negatively affect one’s mobility and ability to perform simple daily tasks. Research shows that the affected patient may greatly benefit from physical therapy, occupational therapy, …
