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Wapakoneta YMCA Rehab Services

Through a unique relationship, St. Rita's and the Wapak YMCA have brought physical rehabilitation services to you in Wapakoneta and the surrounding communities. Now you can receive high quality rehabilitation services provided by licensed professionals at a convenient location, including:

Aquatic Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Athletic Training
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

All physical and cardiac rehabilitation services offered through St. Rita's at the Wapak YMCA are available with a physician's referral.

Your physician may send you to rehabilitation for the following types of problems:

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  • Work Injuries
  • Back or Joint Surgery
  • Neck or Back Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Disease of the Nervous System, Including Stroke and Parkinson's Disease
  • Injuries from Sports or Recreational Activities
  • Hand or Wrist Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Balance Disorders
  • Heart Disease
After an evaluation, you will set goals with your therapist to maximize your function and independence. Modern facilities, including cardiovascular machines, weight lifting equipment, and a swimming pool are available for your rehabilitation program.

St. Rita's cardiac rehabilitation program is also designed to help you maintain or improve your quality of life. This program, accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), includes:

Blood Pressure Check
  • Individualized Physical Activity
  • Periodic Heart Rhythm
  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Registered Nurses Monitoring Patient Exercise

St. Rita's at the Wapak YMCA has flexible hours so rehabilitation services can be arranged to work with your busy home and work schedules. It is also conveniently located within the new Wapak YMCA on Defiance Street, near the Wapakoneta High School.

Wapakoneta YMCA Rehab Services

For More Information
(419) 738-4022
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Fact:
Nearly 70 million people have arthritis making it nation's number one cause of disability.

 

Fact:
Physical therapy and/or occupational therapy help to improve joint flexibility, increase range of motion, strengthen muscle, bone and cartilage tissues and reduce pain.

 

Cardiac Rehab:
There are three main components to cardiac rehab which can help to extend your life:
•  Education
•  Exercise
•  Support


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