RMH therapy services at Chestnut Commons reopens

ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) has reopened its rehabilitation services at Chestnut Commons Physical and Occupational Therapy, effective Monday, with safety precautions to protect patients and staff.

Located at 107 E. Chestnut St. in Rome, the rehabilitation center offers physical and occupational therapy to “restore function and reduce pain.”

The practice offers individualized therapy programs for the treatment of athletic injuries, post-operative conditions, relief from back and neck disorders including disc herniation and sciatica, along with arthritis, hand injuries, enhancement of mobility and independent living for neurological conditions, and treatment for chronic pain, per an RMH news release.

Specialty services

In addition, specialty services are available from therapists. These include vestibular rehabilitation to treat symptoms of dizziness and balance problems associated with vestibular disorders. The exercise-based program promotes central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits.

The services also include craniosacral therapy for patients suffering with chronic pain and medical concerns, such as migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, central nervous system disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorders.

Pandemic precautions

RMH says its rehabilitation services unit will use the following safety measures to protect its patients, based upon guidance from New York State, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Patients will be screened for symptoms prior to entering Chestnut Commons, and staff and patients will wear masks within the facility. Social distancing will be maintained between patients in all areas.

A risk assessment will be conducted to identify special needs of high-risk patients.

Patients will use hand sanitizer prior to and after therapy, and therapists will use gloves with all patients. Surfaces and equipment will be “thoroughly” sanitized between patients.

In addition, only patients will be permitted into the suite unless the patient is a minor or in need of a caregiver.