When you or a loved one is facing a disabling illness or injury, you can count on receiving exceptional care at Maui Health. And an important part of that care is provided by our skilled rehabilitation team.
Our rehab specialists help people overcome many significant physical and emotional challenges related to a range of conditions—including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), heart attacks and broken bones.
Through a comprehensive and individualized program, our therapists help you regain functional skills during a hospital stay or while receiving long-term care. The goal is to help restore maximum function so you can work, perform activities of daily living and live your life to the fullest.
The Maui Health rehabilitation team
Our highly skilled rehab team includes many experienced and knowledgeable professionals, including:
- Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
- Occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants.
- Speech and language pathologists.
- A recreational therapist.
These rehabilitation specialists have been serving the people of Maui for many years. They're part of our community. And they're passionate about patient care. It's at the heart of everything they do.
Reviewed 2/3/2023
PHYSICAL THERAPY QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in movement. They can help people reach their fitness goals and maintain independent, active lives. How much do you know about the many ways PTs can help you?
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True or false? PTs mostly treat people who are recovering from orthopedic surgery.
False. Orthopedic care is only one part of physical therapy. PTs may also help with a wide range of other issues, such as:
- Chronic pain.
- Developmental disabilities.
- Heart or lung problems.
- Cancer and lymphedema.
- Neurological issues, like multiple sclerosis.
- Pelvic pain.
- Urinary incontinence.
- Wounds.
True or false? Increasing the use of physical therapy could help alleviate the opioid epidemic.
True. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says physical therapy can be a safe and effective alternative to opioids for chronic pain. Opioids come with the risk of addiction and overdose.
True or false? Your doctor might refer you to a PT to help you avoid surgery.
True. Physical therapy has been found to work just as well as surgery for some conditions. These include:
- Knee osteoarthritis.
- Rotator cuff tears in the shoulder.
- Spinal stenosis.
- Degenerative disk disease.
True or false? PTs work almost exclusively in hospitals.
False. Many do work in hospitals. But you can also find PTs providing care in:
- Outpatient clinics.
- Homes.
- Schools.
- Sports and fitness clubs.
- Workplaces.
- Nursing homes.
True or false? Physical therapy can include many types of treatment.
True. PTs may use a variety of techniques depending on your health needs. Examples include hands-on manipulation, patient education, working with exercise equipment, stretching maneuvers, dry needling, exercise and aquatic therapy.
Occupational therapy can also be helpful for many people. Test your knowledge of occupational therapy by taking this quiz.
Sources: American Physical Therapy Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rehabilitation at Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC)
Our experts at MMMC provide inpatient therapy to patients hospitalized with illnesses and injuries, as well as those recovering from surgeries.
For example, a therapist may:
- Show you exercises to begin your recovery after joint surgery.
- Provide speech, swallowing or cognitive (thinking) skills retraining after a stroke. Our rehab team is part of our nationally recognized stroke program.
- Give you and your caregivers helpful information to improve your recovery as you transition home. For example, you might learn exercises you can do at home and get advice on how to modify your daily activities so they're safer and easier for you.
- Provide care for complex wounds.
As needed, the team will continue to support your recovery in the outpatient setting even after your hospital stay.
For more information about outpatient care at MMMC, call 808.242.2324. A provider's orders are required before making an appointment.
Rehabilitation at Kula Hospital
After being in a hospital, there is nothing more important than gaining strength and achieving the highest level of independence possible. At Kula Hospital, our rehab team shares that goal. Whether the individual is at the facility for a short stay or Kula Hospital is their home, our therapists will collaborate with the patient and family to identify their goals and develop a program to meet their needs. The team can address many specific challenges that affect movement, speech or activities of daily living, as well as provide wound care.
Kula Hospital therapists also provide a home assessment before someone is discharged to help ensure a smooth transition.
Rehab care at Kula Hospital is scheduled through the admissions coordinator.
Rehabilitation at Lanai Community Hospital
At Lanai Community Hospital, rehab service assessments are available by provider referral. For instance, the team can help with seating adaptations, splinting and develop exercise programs.
Working together for you
The rehabilitation team at each of our locations offers multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care. This means that our therapists are committed to collaborating with other medical specialists to provide exceptional care.
It also means that the care is focused on goals that matter to you—whether those goals have to do with your daily tasks at home, your job or your favorite recreational pursuits.