At North Valley Hospital, our physical therapists are trained to treat inpatients with their biomechanical problems that cause pain or limit function. Latest research has determined that beginning a program immediately after surgery or trauma enables patients to heal faster. The therapists’ goal at North Valley Hospital is to provide patients with that initial treatment for their long-term solutions.

Physical therapists begin improving patient independence through therapeutic exercise, activities, adaptive techniques and the use of special equipment.

What Physical Therapy Offers

• One-on-one patient care
• Gait training
• Bed mobility
• Transfer training
• Therapeutic exercise
• Wound care
• Prenatal and postnatal care
• Presurgical and postsurgical care
• Ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation
• Manual therapy
• Soft tissue mobilization

Our physical therapists use the following equipment in providing the care listed above:

• Ultrasound
• Electrical stimulation
• Cryotherapy (ice packs, cups)
• Hydrocollator (hot packs)
• Assistive devices

Our therapists also work closely with Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy to provide each patient with a full recovery, both mentally and physically.

Outpatient Physical Therapy

North Valley Hospital offers outpatient physical therapy at North Valley Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic in Columbia Falls.

Contact Us

Physical Therapy
(406) 863-3664