Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Topeka, KS
For more than 30 years, the University of Kansas Health System’s rehabilitation unit has provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatments for patients whose illnesses or injuries have led to physical or cognitive limitations. Our doctors focus on more than just the physical aspects of treating your condition— we strive to provide compassionate care that also meets your emotional needs.
Our Rehabilitation Clinic
Our rehabilitation specialists provide physical therapy to help improve fine motor skills, speech therapy for communication skills, and pain management services during your rehabilitation. Located on the fourth floor of our St. Francis hospital, our rehab unit offers 36 beds and 24-hour emergency physicians available at a moment’s notice. When you visit our rehabilitation clinic, you’ll receive personalized care from a team of dedicated therapists committed to your complete wellbeing.
Our team understands the importance of a well-rounded rehabilitation plan, which is why we employ a variety of specialists to ensure you receive a complete continuum of care. Our rehabilitation staff includes:
- Diabetic educators
- Dieticians
- Occupational therapists
- Pharmacists
- Physiatrists
- Physical therapists
- Psychological services
- RN care coordinator
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Respiratory therapists
- Social worker
- Speech and language pathologists
Our rehab specialists utilize the most current methods and state-of-the-art equipment when working with patients to ensure you feel confident resuming activities at home, work, and within your community. It’s important to remember that rehabilitation is a complex process that involves comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and hours of intensive therapy and patient/caregiver information. Our team members focus on guiding, motivating, and support you and your caregiver in your journey to functional independence.
Each week, your care team will meet to discuss your progress, review goals, coordinate treatment, and revise your treatment plan as needed. We make every effort to involve you and your caregiver when determining your treatment plan, putting open communication and trust at the forefront of your care.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
We offer many amenities, resources, features at our inpatient rehabilitation clinic, to provide you with the best outcomes possible. Our inpatient rehabilitation facility offers:
- Communication skill development — Our speech and language pathologists work to develop your verbal or non-verbal communication skills, as well as address possible swallowing and voice disorders.
- Easy Street — Located within the unit, Easy Street is a fit-to-scale replica of common community settings that allow patients to practice routine activities like pumping gas, getting in and out of a car, shopping for groceries, conducting bank exchanges and more.
- Memory and problem-solving skills developments — The rehabilitation team helps patients develop necessary skills for remembering adaptive techniques, solving problems in daily living, and safety awareness.
- Transitional living apartment — The transitional living apartment provides a home-like setting for patients to practice navigating a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. In combination with Easy Street, the transitional living apartment gives patients an opportunity to practice everyday challenges with the support of a treatment team.
- Self care skill development — Our nurses and therapists help patients relearn everyday skills like bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as household tasks and health management such as medications and skin care.
- Social functioning advice — Our rehabilitation team helps people return to work, find appropriate vocational training, and re-enter their community for social and leisure activities.
Please call us to learn more about the services and treatments at our inpatient rehabilitation clinic.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
The rehabilitation specialists at our clinic offer personalized outpatient treatments, educational resources and exercise programs designed to address your unique needs and goals. Our treatments and services correct and strengthen body mechanics, reduce pain, and promote whole-body healing.
We offer:
- Augmented communication devices
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Concussion management therapy
- Driving evaluations
- Dry needling
- Hand therapy
- ImPACT® testing – baseline and post-concussion testing
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) and BIG and LOUD treatment programs
- Lymphedema therapy
- Pelvic health therapy
- Pre- and post-rehabilitation for joint replacements
- Pulmonary therapy
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Swallow studies, including barium video swallows and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations
- Therapies for neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke and traumatic brain injuries
- Treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries that affect mobility and function
- Workers’ compensation therapy, functional capacity evaluations (FCE’s) and screenings
Joint Commission Certified
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit has been certified by The Joint Commission for Stroke Rehabilitation since 2012.
What Our Patients Say:
(Comments are taken from random patient satisfaction surveys)
“I couldn’t ask for better people that took care of me, even on the other floors that I was on. If I have to go back to the hospital, it will be your hospital.”
“These nurses work very hard and are very professional. Great group of people.”
“I was able to sit in with my husband’s therapy and learned better ways to assist him and to understand the nature of Parkinson’s disease.”
“Dr. Veloor does wonderful work with her patients. She is thorough and a very caring person.”
“When I got to rehab I could sit up but I could only move my toes. My legs wouldn’t move. The nurses were super and helped me and my wife with every one of our needs. The OT and PT were great. Always on time and told me what to expect and why we were doing the exercises. When we got back home I could walk with a walker. So thanks to St. Francis for giving my life back.”
“My wife is home with family surrounded by our & your love. Thank you. In your debt always for your love.”
“Dr. Sankoorikal was very good about keeping us informed. He was compassionate and caring toward my mother. A wonderful doctor.”
“Made me feel safe to go home. I loved the notebook that they gave me (and everyone else).”
“All the physical therapists and occupational therapists were very patient with me and very encouraging to reach my goal.”“If we have need of hospitalization, St. Francis is our #1 choice. I respect their medical judgment.