Therapy Services The goal of our therapists is to help our patients and their families or caregivers return to as full and rich a life as possible. Our physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists work closely with our patients recovering from surgery, injuries, neurological disorders and many other types of health problems to help them achieve their maximum level of functioning. All of our Rehabilitative Therapists are state licensed professionals. Each therapists works with the patient’s physician, home health care nurse and other disciplines to ensure that comprehensive care is provided. We have the expertise and capabilities to provide: Physical Therapy: Through therapeutic exercise, balance activities and ambulation training our physical therapists help patients regain functional mobility and gross motor skills. Occupational Therapy: Using fine motor, cognitive, perceptual and sensory exercises and tasks, our occupational therapists help patients regain daily living skills. Speech Pathologist: Our speech pathologists help patients regain their ability to produce and understand speech as well as facilitate communication skills. Benefits on in-home rehab: Bridgeport can help facilitate a more rapid discharge from the hospital, decreasing the cost of health care in most cases. The patient’s family members and friends can play an active and vital role in the patients therapy, assisting with exercises and ongoing encouragement. The therapist can assess the patient’s needs within the context of the patient’s home. The therapist can identify safety concerns and environmental barriers, determine if there is a need for adaptive equipment and evaluate the patient’s ability to function within his or her environment.